Historical Events
- Britain gives Gilbert Island (Kiribati) self rule
- Ron Eliran and Harvey Jacobs' musical revue "Don't Step On My Olive Branch" opens at Playhouse, NYC; runs for 16 performances
- W German Generals Krupinski and Franke admit to having been Nazis
Famous Birthdays
- Logan Marshall-Green, American actor (Prometheus), born in Charleston, South Carolina
- Matt Chapman, American cartoonist and voice actor (Homestar Runner), born in Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Beregi Jr, Hungarian actor (Young Frankenstein, Panic in City), dies of a heart attack at 58
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About November 1, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock'n Me - Steve Miller
#1 Song: Mississippi - Pussycat
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