Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1976 Middle East Airlines Flight 438 exploded over Saudi Arabia, resulting in the tragic loss of all 81 people on board.
1976 The Gale of January 1976 causes coastal flooding and significant damage around the southern North Sea coasts.
1976 In the year 1976, the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights entered into active operation, marking a significant milestone in the realm of global agreements aimed at safeguarding economic, social, and cultural rights.
1976 The Ulster Volunteer Force kills six Irish Catholic civilians, sparking retaliation and further violence.
1976 The Khmer Rouge ratified the new Constitution of Democratic Kampuchea, a pivotal moment in Cambodian history.
1976 The Troubles escalated with the tragic Kingsmill massacre, where gunmen killed ten Protestant civilians in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
1976 The United Nations allows the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in a Security Council debate.
1976 Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, is sentenced to life in prison.
1976 Karantina, Beirut witnesses a horrifying event as Lebanese Christian militias claim the lives of over 1,000 people.
1976 The launch of commercial Concorde service on the London-Bahrain and Paris-Rio routes marked a milestone in supersonic travel.
1976 An earthquake of catastrophic proportions strikes Guatemala and Honduras, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 22,000 lives and leaving entire communities in ruins.
1976 The Budd Company introduces its groundbreaking SPV-2000 self-propelled railcar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, revolutionizing rail transportation.
1976 The dark chapter of Japanese American internment during World War II takes a step towards closure as President Gerald Ford rescinds Executive Order 9066 through Proclamation 4417.
1976 The 1976 constitution of Cuba is formally proclaimed.
1976 The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
1976 Northern Ireland faces a turning point as the Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention is formally dissolved, resulting in direct rule from London.
1976 The Cavalese cable car disaster unfolded tragically, claiming the lives of forty-two individuals, marking it as the worst cable car accident to date.
1976 A significant milestone in transportation was achieved on March 27, 1976, as the first section of the Washington Metro opened to the public, enhancing the capital's public transportation system.
1976 Palestinians collectively responded to Israeli policies by creating the first Land Day, a milestone in Palestinian resistance since 1948.
1976 The seeds of technological revolution are sown as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak co-found Apple Computer, Inc., setting the stage for groundbreaking innovations.
1976 Prince Norodom Sihanouk's resignation as the leader of Cambodia and subsequent house arrest on April 2, 1976, had profound implications for the nation's political dynamics and leadership.
1976 China experiences a seismic shift in its political landscape as the April Fifth Movement unfolds, ultimately leading to the Tiananmen Incident.
1976 John Stonehouse, a Member of Parliament embroiled in a spy scandal, shocks the world by resigning from the Labour Party amidst accusations of faking his own death.
1976 The birth of the Apple I computer marks the beginning of a technological revolution that will reshape the world's approach to personal computing.
1976 The United States Treasury Department reintroduced the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note on Thomas Jefferson's 233rd birthday in 1976, part of the grand celebration of the United States Bicentennial.
1976 Finland's history was marred by tragedy on April 13, 1976, as an explosion at the Lapua ammunition factory claimed the lives of forty workers, marking the deadliest accidental disaster in modern Finnish history.
1976 Cyril E. King Airport in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, witnesses a tragic aviation accident as American Airlines Flight 625 crashes, resulting in the loss of 37 lives.
1976 The devastating Friuli earthquake struck Northern Italy with unparalleled intensity, leaving 900 individuals affected by its extreme tremors, marking a somber moment in Italian history.
1976 A rollercoaster revolution began as Six Flags Magic Mountain introduced "The New Revolution," the first steel coaster with a vertical loop. This thrilling ride changed the landscape of amusement park entertainment.
1976 The Yuba City bus disaster in Martinez, California, resulted in the tragic loss of twenty-nine lives and underscored the importance of transportation safety.
1976 The Judgment of Paris unfolds on the serene vineyards of France, catalyzing California's ascent as a global powerhouse in the production of fine wines, forever changing the world's perception of winemaking.
1976 Tragedy struck in Idaho, United States, as the Teton Dam collapsed, causing widespread flooding and loss of life.
1976 The Soweto uprising, initially a non-violent student march in South Africa, takes a tragic turn when police open fire on the crowd, sparking days of rioting and marking a turning point in the struggle against apartheid.
1976 Missouri Governor Kit Bond, in a symbolic act of reconciliation, issued an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, offering a formal apology on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering endured by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1976 Air France Flight 139, en route to Paris, was hijacked by the PFLP on June 27, 1976, and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda, where a daring rescue operation captured the world's attention.
1976 In a landmark trial, the Angolan court sentenced US and UK mercenaries to death and prison terms in the Luanda Trial, a reflection of the complex dynamics of foreign involvement in the Angolan Civil War.
1976 The Seychelles, once under British rule, celebrate their independence, marking a new chapter in the nation's history and a step towards self-governance.
1976 The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin, a gathering that shapes the course of European politics during the Cold War era.
1976 Portugal granted autonomy to Madeira in 1976, allowing the archipelago greater self-governance. This event marked a step toward decentralization and regional autonomy within Portugal.
1976 The unification of Vietnam is realized as Communist North Vietnam absorbs the former South Vietnam, culminating in the formation of the unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
1976 Heroic Israeli commandos launched a daring raid at Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing the majority of passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner held hostage by Palestinian terrorists.
1976 The United States celebrated its Bicentennial with pride and patriotism, marking 200 years of history, progress, and unity.
1976 Four mercenaries, including one American and three British nationals, faced execution in Angola following the Luanda Trial, a grim chapter in the annals of military history.
1976 East Timor becomes Indonesia's 27th province through annexation, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia.
1976 The Montreal Summer Olympics face controversy as 25 African teams boycott the games in protest of New Zealand's participation in South African sporting events during apartheid.
1976 Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 in gymnastics at the 1976 Summer Olympics remains an iconic moment in Olympic Games history.
1976 The creation of Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal in 1976 AD marked the preservation of a unique and ecologically significant region.
1976 On July 20, 1976, the American Viking 1 lander achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing on Mars, marking a momentous step in planetary exploration.
1976 Tragedy strikes as Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, falls victim to an assassination carried out by the Provisional IRA, underscoring the challenges of diplomacy in a conflict-ridden era.
1976 Japan completes its final reparation payment to the Philippines for war crimes committed during imperial Japan's conquest of the country in World War II.
1976 The Viking 1 spacecraft took the iconic Face on Mars photo in 1976, sparking fascination and speculation about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
1976 A devastating earthquake with a magnitude between 7.8 and 8.2, known as the Tangshan earthquake, flattened Tangshan in China, resulting in a staggering loss of 242,769 lives and 164,851 injuries.
1976 The streets of New York City become a scene of fear and apprehension as David Berkowitz, infamously known as the "Son of Sam," embarks on a series of attacks, leaving one person dead and another grievously wounded.
1976 The world of Formula 1 racing held its breath as Niki Lauda survived a severe accident at the German Grand Prix at Nürburgring, a testament to the bravery and resilience of racing drivers.
1976 Viking 2's successful entry into Mars' orbit marked a significant achievement in NASA's Viking program, advancing our understanding of the Red Planet.
1976 The Tel al-Zaatar massacre unfolds during the Lebanese Civil War, resulting in the tragic deaths of between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians. This event stands as one of the bloodiest in the conflict.
1976 The "Wow! signal," received by the Big Ear radio telescope in 1977, sparked intrigue and speculation about potential extraterrestrial communication, adding to the ongoing quest for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth.
1976 The Mindanao earthquake and tsunami of August 17, 1976, stands as a tragic reminder of nature's fury, claiming thousands of lives and rendering tens of thousands homeless in the Philippines.
1976 The Korean axe murder incident in Panmunjom results in the tragic deaths of two US Army officers, further escalating tensions in the already volatile Korean Demilitarized Zone and adding a dark chapter to the complex history of the region.
1976 Luna 24, the Soviet Union's robotic probe, successfully lands on the lunar surface, contributing to the era of lunar exploration and scientific discovery, as it collects valuable data from the Moon.
1976 : The American Viking 2 spacecraft touched down at Utopia Planitia on Mars as part of NASA's Viking program. This historic moment marked humanity's exploration of the Martian landscape and its quest for extraterrestrial knowledge.
1976 In a remarkable Cold War event, Soviet Air Defence Forces pilot Viktor Belenko defected by landing a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 jet fighter at Hakodate in Japan, subsequently requesting political asylum in the United States, which was granted.
1976 Tragedy struck in 1976 as a collision between a British Airways Hawker Siddeley Trident and an Inex-Adria DC-9 near Zagreb, Yugoslavia, claimed the lives of 176 individuals.
1976 A bomb planted by Croatian terrorist Zvonko Bušić is discovered at New York's Grand Central Terminal, leading to the tragic death of an NYPD officer attempting to defuse it.
1976 The earth trembles as the 7.4 Mw Tabas earthquake strikes Tabas, Iran, resulting in a staggering toll of at least 15,000 lives lost in its destructive wake.
1976 The Space Shuttle Enterprise was unveiled by NASA on September 17, 1976. This marked a significant milestone in the development of the Space Shuttle program and space exploration.
1976 Turkish Airlines Flight 452 crashes into the Taurus Mountains, killing all 154 passengers and crew.
1976 Imperial Iranian Air Force jets investigate a UFO, losing instrumentation and communications temporarily.
1976 Tragic end: Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean government member, is assassinated in Washington, D.C.
1976 Seychelles joins the United Nations, contributing to the global community of nations.
1976 Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 met a tragic fate when two bombs, placed onboard by an anti-Castro militant group, led to its destruction.
1976 Premier Hua Guofeng's arrest of the Gang of Four marked the end of China's tumultuous Cultural Revolution.
1976 The Thammasat University massacre, perpetrated by the Thai army, resulted in the loss of dozens of lives and a dark chapter in Thailand's history.
1976 In a posthumous honor, George Washington is promoted to the grade of General of the Armies.
1976 Dr. F. A. Murphy captures the first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant step in disease research.
1976 The discovery of the Luling oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico promises significant developments in the energy sector, transforming the landscape of oil production.
1976 The US FDA bans Red Dye No. 4 due to its carcinogenic effects in dogs, prompting concerns about food additives and safety.
1976 René Lévesque and the Parti Québécois came to power, ushering in an era of Quebec governance clearly in favor of independence, shaping the province's political landscape for the remainder of the 20th century.
1976 Beneath the ocean's surface, Jacques Mayol achieves a remarkable feat, diving to a depth of 100 meters without breathing equipment. His pioneering spirit advances our understanding of human capabilities in extreme environments.
1976 Fidel Castro's assumption of the Cuban presidency succeeded Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado, marking a significant moment in Cuba's political landscape.
1976 EgyptAir Flight 664, a Boeing 707-366C, tragically crashes on its approach to Don Mueang International Airport, resulting in the loss of 71 lives.
1976 Lockheed Corporation's president, Carl Kotchian, unveils a stunning revelation before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, admitting to paying millions in bribes to the office of Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka.
1976 A turning point in Argentine history occurred on March 24, 1976, as the armed forces overthrew the constitutional government of President Isabel Perón, initiating a 7-year dictatorial period known as the National Reorganization Process.
