What Happened on March 23, 1976

Historical Events

  • International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratifying)

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Hoy, Scottish track cyclist (6 x Olympic gold, most successful Olympic cyclist ever; 11 x World C'ship gold), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Dougie Lampkin, English motorcycle trials rider (7 x world outdoor champion; 4 x indoor world champion), born in Silsden, England
  • Jayson Blair, American journalist and author
  • Jeremy Newberry, American football player
  • Joel Peralta, Dominican MLB baseball relief pitcher, 2005-16 (Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, and six other teams), born in Bonao, Dominican Republic

Keri Russell (48 years old)

American actress (Felicity, The Americans), born in Fountain Valley, California

  • Nolan Baumgartner, NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Calgary, Alberta
  • Ricardo Zonta, Brazilian racing car driver

About March 23, 1976

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) - The 4 Seasons
  • UK #1 Song: Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Man