Historical Events
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Turner Buys Atlanta Braves
Ted Turner purchases Atlanta Braves for reported $12 million
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Pintauro, American actor (Jonathan-Who's the Boss), born in Milltown, New Jersey
- Richard Zednik, Slovak NHL forward (Team Slovakia, Wash), born in Banská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Albert Rice Leventhal, American publisher (Little Golden Books), dies at 68
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About January 6, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 3 months and 22 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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