Historical Events
Music History
Bono, David Evans, his brother Dik, and Adam Clayton respond to an advertisement on a bulletin board at Mount Temple posted by fellow student Larry Mullen Jr. to form a rock band, which becomes U2
- Expo's last game at Montreal's Jarry Park
- George Gershwin's "Porgy & Bess" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 122 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Chauncey Billups, American NBA guard, played for 17 seasons for 7 teams (5x All-Star; Finals MVP, 2004 - Detroit), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Red Faber, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1917; AL ERA leader 1921, 22; Chicago White Sox 1914-33), dies from heart disease at 88
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About September 25, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 2 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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