Historical Events
- Cambodia Khieu Sampan succeeds Prince Sihanouk as Premier
Baseball Trade
Oakland Athletics trade 2 key members from recent World Series C'ship team, sending outfielder Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman to Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Don Baylor and pitchers Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell
- Portuguese constitution assumed
Famous Birthdays
- Evan McMullin, American independent candidate for President (2016), born in Provo, Utah
- Rory Sabbatini, South African-Slovak golfer (US Masters 2007 runner-up; 6 PGA Tour titles), born in Durban, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Ray Teal, American actor (Judgment at Nuremberg, Bonanza), dies at 74
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About April 2, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor
- #1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man