Historical Events
- Soyuz 23 returns to Earth
- Toronto Maple Leaf Lanny McDonald scores a hat trick in 2 min 54 sec
Famous Birthdays
- Ryan Fitzgerald, Australian football (AFL) player and media personality
About October 16, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Disco Duck (Part I) - Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots
- #1 Song: Mississippi - Pussycat