Historical Events
- 130th Grand National: John Burke wins aboard Rag Trade; equal record 4th winner trained by Fred Rimell and 2nd winner owned by Pierre Raymond Bessone
- 21st Eurovision Song Contest: Brotherhood of Man for United Kingdom wins singing "Save Your Kisses for Me" in The Hague
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Philadelphia Flyers win record tying 20th straight NHL home game
Famous Birthdays
- Drew Shirley, American Christian-rock guitarist (All Together Separate; Switchfoot, 2003-present), born in Key West, Florida
- Keith Closs, American basketball center (LA Clippers), born in Hartford, Connecticut
- Nicolas Escudé, French tennis player, coach (Davis Cup 2001), born in Chartres, France
- Will Mellor, English actor (Hollyoaks), born in Bredbury, Greater Manchester
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Johnstone, English brass band composer, dies at 75
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About April 3, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 28 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
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide