Historical Events
- Adolfo Suárez becomes premier of Spain
Music History
Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys after his 12 year stage absence, at Anaheim Stadium in California
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sweden's Björn Borg beats Ilie Năstase of Romania 6-4, 6-2, 9-7 for the first of 5 straight Wimbledon titles
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Barber, American actress (Kimmy Gibbler-Full House), born in Los Angeles, California
- Bobby Skinstad, South African rugby union flanker (42 Tests, 12 as captain; Stormers, Cats, Sharks), born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Henry Olonga, Zimbabwean cricket fast bowler (30 Tests, 68 wickets, BB 5/70; 50 ODIs, 58 wickets; Matabeleland), born in Lusaka, Zambia
- Shane Lynch, Irish singer (Boyzone), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Wanderlei Silva, Brazilian mixed martial artist
Famous Deaths
- Hans Bentz van den Berg, Dutch actor (Last Train), dies at 58
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About July 3, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
#1 Song: You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide