Historical Events
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
- Denver's Rick Upchurch returns 2 punts for TDs against Cleveland
- Phillies clinch their 1st NL East Division title
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Ballack, German footballer, born in Görlitz, Germany
- Tyler Denk, American model and reality show contestant, born in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- (Louis Charles) "L. C." Robinson, American blues singer, guitarist, fiddler, and electric steel guitar player, dies of a heart attack at 62
- Leopold Ružička, Croatian-Swiss chemist (Nobel 1939), dies at 89
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About September 26, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 1 day
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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