Historical Events
- Soyuz 21 carries 2 cosmonauts to Salyut 5 space station
Famous Birthdays
- Nikki Mott, Australian field hockey forward (Olympic gold 2000; World Cup gold 1998; Champions Trophy gold 1995, 97, 99), born in Rockhampton, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Lenz, German geneticist and Nazi eugenics influencer, dies at 89
- Zhu De, Chinese general and politician (commander-in-chief of Eighth Route Army), dies at 89
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About July 6, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
#1 Song: You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
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