Famous Birthdays
- Amaia Montero, Spanish singer (La Oreja de Van Gogh - Guapa), born in Irun, Spain
- Carey Tally, American soccer midfielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Mike Colter, American actor (Luke Cage in Marvel Universe), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- Zemfira [Ramazanova], Russian rock singer (Forgive Me My Love), born in Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Lotte Lehmann, German soprano (Der Rosenkavalier, More than singing), dies at 88
- Warner Anderson, American actor (The Bubble, Destination Moon, Peyton Place), dies at 65
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About August 26, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
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