Historical Events
- "Operation Paul Bunyan" begins in retaliation for the "Korean axe murder incident" 3 days prior. 110 troops, 27 helicopters, 3 B-52 bombers are deployed to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to cut down a poplar blocking the view of UN observers
- Al Bumbry hits 17th inside-the-park HR in Oriole history
- Battle, East Sussex: Mary Langdon becomes 1st British firewoman
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Cunningham, American soccer forward (14 caps; Columbus Crew SC, FC Dallas), born in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Famous Weddings
Larry Flynt
Magazine publisher Larry Flynt (33) weds Althea Leasure (23) (his fourth time)
Famous Deaths
- Ken James, New Zealand cricket wicket-keeper (11 Tests, 16 dismissals; Wellington, Northamptonshire CCC), dies at 72
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 21, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 8 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
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot