Historical Events
- 1st approach & lands test (ALT) of orbiter Enterprise
- Christian militia conquer Palestinian camp Tell al-Za'tar, 2000 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Antoine Walker, American NBA forward (Boston Celtics), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Henry Tuilagi, Samoan rugby player
- Mikko Viljami "Linde" Lindström, Finnish guitarist
- Pedro Collins, West Indian cricket fast bowler (29 Tests, 106 wickets; 30 ODIs, 39 wickets; Barbados, Middlesex), born in St. Peter, Barbados
- Richard McCourt, English children's television presenter
- Wednesday 13 [Joseph Poole], American punk rock musician (Wednesday 13, Murderdolls), born in Lexington, North Carolina
Famous Weddings
Harry Nilsson
American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson (35) weds (for third, and final time) Ireland's Una O'Keeffe (22) at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles, California; Ringo Starr serves as best man
Famous Deaths
- Tom Driberg, English journalist, politician and possible spy, dies at 71
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 12, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 13 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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