Historical Events
- "Fonz Song" by Heyettes hits #91
- 101st Preakness: John Lively aboard Elocutionist wins in 1:55
- Kentucky Moonrunner by Cledus Maggard hits #85
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army kill 3 Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officers in County Fermanagh and 1 in County Down
- The Ulster Volunteer Force launch gun and bomb attacks on 2 pubs in County Armagh, killing 4 Catholic civilians and wounding many more; a British Army soldier is later convicted for taking part in the attacks
Famous Birthdays
- Jacek Krzynówek, Polish footballer
- Ryan Leaf, American football player
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Eliot Morison, American historian (Admiral of the Ocean Sea), dies at 88
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About May 15, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
#1 Song: Fernando - Abba
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