Cavalese Cable Car Disaster Kills 42, Deadliest in History, March 9, 1976
Date: March 9, 1976
Date: March 9, 1976
The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Date: February 27, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 27 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976U.S. Treasury Reintroduces…
The LulingβDestrehan Ferry MV George Prince is struck by the Norwegian freighter SS Frosta while crossing the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Seventy-eight passengers and crew die, and only 18 people aboard the ferry survive. Date: October 20, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 20 π Events on…
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 1976East Timor Annexed as Indonesiaβs 27th Province, July 17, 1976Gale of January 1976 Causes…
The Judgment of Paris takes place in France, launching California as a worldwide force in the production of quality wine. Date: May 24, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 24 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Aeroflot Flight 3739 Tu-104 Crash…
Two Aeroflot flights collide in mid-air over Anapa, Soviet Union, killing 70. Date: September 9, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 9 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Viking 2 Enters Mars Orbit August 7, 1976Turkish Airlines Flight 452 Crashes in…
A violent F5 tornado strikes around Brownwood, Texas, injuring 11 people. Two people were thrown at least 1,000 yards (910Β m) by the tornado and survived uninjured. Date: April 19, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 19 π Events on this day in 1976 π On This Day (Today) More events…