Historical Events
- Harm Wiersma becomes world checker champion
- Yanks beat Twins 5-4 in 19 innings
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Skarsgård, Swedish actor (True Blood, Big Little Lies), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Eyvind Johnson, Swedish novelist (Return to Ithaca; Nobel Prize for Literature, 1974), dies at 76
- Perc Hornibrook, Australian cricket slow-medium bowler (6 Tests; 17 wickets; best 7-92 1930), dies at 77
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 25, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
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