Historical Events
- 1st commercial SST flight to North America (Concorde to Washington, D.C.)
- In the Judgment of Paris, wine testers rate wines from California higher than their French counterparts, challenging the notion of France being the foremost producer of the world's best wines
Boxing Title Fight
Muhammad Ali TKOs Richard Dunn in 5 for heavyweight boxing title in Munich
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandro Cortini, Italian rock musician (Nine Inch Nails, 2005-08 & 2018-present), born in Bologna, Italy
- Bob Maesen, Belgian flatwater canoer, born in Neerpelt, Pelt, Belgium
- Catherine Cox, Australian netballer, born in Whangarei, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Henk [Hendrik Johannes] Lankhorst, Dutch politician (PSP), dies at 62
- Melle Oldeboerrigter, Dutch painter and cartoonist, dies at 65
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About May 24, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Hangover - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Fernando - Abba
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