What Happened on September 19, 1976

Historical Events

  • "Going Up" opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 49 performances
  • New York concert promoter Sid Bernstein offers $230 million to charity for a Beatles reunion; they politely decline

Famous Birthdays

  • Alison Sweeney, American actress (Days of Our Lives), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Jim Ward, American musician (At the Drive-In; Sparta), born in El Paso, Texas

About September 19, 1976

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • UK #1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba