May 1976 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1976.
The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on May 1976: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 1976?
Events
- 01 May 1976 Jos Hermens on the Netherlands sets record for 20,000 metre, 57:24.2.
- 02 May 1976 Joanne Carner wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic.
- 04 May 1976 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue opens at Mark Hellinger NYC for 7 performances
- 05 May 1976 Anderlecht wins 16th soccer Europe Cup II.
- 06 May 1976 An earthquake strikes Friuli, causing 989 deaths and the destruction of entire villages.
- 08 May 1976 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 7 performances
- 09 May 1976 So Long 174th St closes at Harkness Theater NYC after 16 performances
- 11 May 1976 Emmy 3rd Daytime Award presentation
- 12 May 1976 Bayern Munich wins 21st Europe Cup 1.
- 14 May 1976 Lowell Thomas ends 46 years as radio network reporter
- 15 May 1976 Emmy Creative Arts Award presentation
- 16 May 1976 Sue Roberts wins LPGA American Defender Golf Classic.
- 17 May 1976 28th Emmy Awards: Mary Tyler Moore Show, Jack Albertson and M Learned
- 19 May 1976 Liverpool wins 5th UEFA Cup at Bridge.
- 22 May 1976 St. Louis Cardinal Reggie Smith hits 3 HR
- 24 May 1976 Muhammad Ali TKOs Richard Dunn in 5 for heavyweight boxing title
- 25 May 1976 Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali knocks out Richard Dunn in five rounds for heavyweight boxing title in Munich, Germany.
- 29 May 1976 One Piece At A Time by Johnny Cash hits #29
- 30 May 1976 22nd LPGA Championship won by Betty Burfeindt.
- 31 May 1976 Syria intervenes in the Lebanese Civil War in opposition to the Palestine Liberation Organization, whom it had previously supported.
- 21 May 1976 Twenty-nine people are killed in the Yuba City bus disaster in Martinez, California.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in May 1976?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
- John Sebastian - Welcome Back
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- Abba - Fernando
- Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- John Miles - Music
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in May 1976?
The Choirboys
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …
The Russians
By: Hedrick Smith
Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.