Date: January 12, 1976
The Gale of January 1976 begins, resulting in coastal flooding around the southern North Sea coasts, affecting countries from Ireland to Yugoslavia and causing at least 82 deaths and US$1.3 billion in damage. Date: January 2, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 2 📅 Events on this day in 1976…
A violent F5 tornado strikes around Brownwood, Texas, injuring 11 people. Two people were thrown at least 1,000 yards (910 m) by the tornado and survived uninjured. Date: April 19, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 19 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Soweto uprising: A non-violent march by 15,000 students in Soweto, South Africa, turns into days of rioting when police open fire on the crowd. Date: June 16, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Niki…
Indian Airlines Flight 171 crashes at Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, killing 95. Date: October 12, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Israeli Commandos Raid Entebbe, Rescue Hostages, July 4, 1976Sabah Politicians Killed in…
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 → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Missouri Governor Kit Bond Rescinds…
In Guatemala and Honduras an earthquake kills more than 22,000. Date: February 4, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 4 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1976Concorde Commercial Service Begins on London-Bahrain and Paris-Rio Routes, January 21, 1976Yuba City Bus Disaster…