Famous Birthdays
Abiy Ahmed (47 years old)
Prime Minister of Ethiopia (2018-) and winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, born in Beshasha, Ethiopia
- Boudewijn Send, Dutch soccer player (PSV), born in Maastricht, Netherlands
- Robert Macfarlane, English nature writer, born in Halam, England
Famous Deaths
- Jean Haesaert, Flemish lawyer and sociologist, dies at 84
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 15, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee