What Happened on April 9, 1976

Historical Events

All the President's Men

"All the President's Men", directed by Alan J. Pakula, based on the non-fiction book by journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward detailing their Watergate investigation, starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, is released

  • US & Russia agreed on size of nuclear tests for peaceful use

Famous Birthdays

  • Nikole Hannah-Jones, American journalist (Pulitzer Prize - The 1619 Project), born in Waterloo, Iowa

Famous Deaths

  • Akio Yashiro, Japanese composer, dies at 46
  • Phil Ochs, American anti-war folk singer ("I Ain't Marching Anymore"; "Draft Dodger Rag"), commits suicide at 35
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights

About April 9, 1976

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor
  • UK #1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man