Historical Events
- "Silly Love Songs" single released by Wings (Billboard Song of the Year, 1976)
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
- Royal Canadian Mint opens a branch in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- The Betsy Ross Bridge, spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Pennsauken, New Jersey opens
Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Palmer, American performance artist, pianist, singer, and lyricist (The Dresden Dolls), born in New York City
- Victor Glover, American astronaut (Artemis II), born in Pomona, California [1]
Famous Deaths
- Edvard Fliflet Braein, Norwegian composer (Ut mot havet (Out To Sea); Anne Pedersdotter), dies at 51
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About April 30, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
#1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man
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