Historical Events
- Cambodia is renamed "Democratic Kampuchea"
Chappell's 182 Not Out
Greg Chappell scores 182* for Australia at SCG against West Indies
- In retaliation for the Reavey and O'Dowd killings, the South Armagh Republican Action Force shoot dead 10 Protestant civilians after stopping their minibus in County Armagh
Famous Birthdays
- Diego Tristán, Spanish footballer, born in La Algaba, Spain
- Ivan Tomić, Serbian football manager, born in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia
- Matt Wachter, American bassist (30 Seconds to Mars, 2001-07 - "A Beautiful Lie"; Angels & Airwaves. 2007-19), born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Georges Migot, French composer, and poet (Les Agrestide; L'Arche), dies at 84
- John A. Costello, 3rd Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, dies at 84
- Mal Evans, British Beatles roadie and personal assistant, dies in a confrontation with police at his Los Angeles home at 40
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About January 5, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Convoy - C.W. McCall
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
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