Historical Events
- Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteer shot dead by the British Army as he drove in Belfast; his car out of control and kills 3 children, sparking "peace rallies" throughout the month by the 'Peace People'
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Depoli, American wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Bert Oldfield, Australian cricket wicketkeeper (54 Tests, 130 dismissals, 4 x 50; NSW CA), dies at 81
- Ray "Crash" Corrigan, American actor (Crash Corrigan's Ranch), dies at 74
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 10, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
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