Historical Events
- Preston Jones' "Texas Trilogy" play premieres in NYC
- South Africa decides to allow multi-racial teams to represent them
- Soyuz 22 returns to Earth
Film & TV History
US televised presidential debate between Republican incumbent Gerald Ford and Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter
Famous Birthdays
- Faune A. Chambers, American actress
- Kip Pardue, American actor and model
About September 23, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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