Date: November 3, 1976
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Executive Order 9066, which led to the relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps, is rescinded by President Gerald Ford's Proclamation 4417. Date: February 19, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 19 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976End of South…
The Troubles: The Ulster Volunteer Force shoots dead six Irish Catholic civilians in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The next day, gunmen would shoot dead ten Protestant civilians nearby in retaliation. Date: January 4, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 4 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This…
The opening of the Summer Olympics in Montreal is marred by 25 African teams boycotting the games because of New Zealand's participation. Contrary to rulings by other international sports organizations, the IOC had declined to exclude New Zealand because of their participation in South African sporting events during apartheid. Date: July 17, 1976 Read more…
Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as leader of Cambodia and is placed under house arrest. Date: April 2, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 2 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Lapua Cartridge Factory Explosion Kills 40 Workers, April 13, 1976Nadia ComΔneci…
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, triggering a destructive tsunami, killing between 5,000 and 8,000 people and leaving more than 90,000 homeless. Date: August 17, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 17 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More…
The first section of the Washington Metro opens to the public. Date: March 27, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 27 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Niki Lauda Severe NΓΌrburgring Accident, German Grand Prix, August 1, 1976Argentina Military Coup Overthrows…