What Happened on March 2, 1976

Historical Events

  • Musical revue featuring song from the Harlem Renaissance "Bubbling Brown Sugar" opens at ANTA Theater, NYC; runs for 766 performances
  • Walt Disney World logs its 50 millionth guest

Famous Birthdays

  • Glenn Rubenstein, American writer and journalist

Famous Divorces

John Wayne Gacy

Second wife Carole Hoff divorces serial killer John Wayne Gacy (33) after 3 years of marriage

Died in 1976 1976 Highlights

About March 2, 1976

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 2 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Machine (Part 1) - The Miracles
  • UK #1 Song: I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance) - Tina Charles