What happened on Wednesday June 02, 1976?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1976:

• Murder of Don Bolles: Investigative Journalist Targeted On June 2, 1976, Arizona Republic investigative reporter Don Bolles was critically injured by a car bomb in a hotel parking garage in Phoenix, Arizona. The attack was believed to be orchestrated by organized crime figures in retaliation for Bolles' investigative reporting on criminal activities. He died 11 days later, drawing national attention to the dangers faced by journalists uncovering corruption.
• Assassination of Juan José Torres On June 2, 1976, Juan José Torres, the former President of Bolivia who served from 1970 to 1971, was kidnapped and murdered by a right-wing death squad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Torres, a left-wing politician, was a key figure during a tumultuous period in Bolivian political history and was targeted for his political beliefs during the era of military dictatorships in South America.
• Extensive Loch Ness Monster Search On June 2, 1976, the most comprehensive scientific investigation to date was launched to search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The expedition utilized advanced technology including underwater photography, motion sensor cameras, sonar equipment, and television cameras to systematically explore the depths of Loch Ness, hoping to capture evidence of the mythical creature.

Events in 1976

June 02, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1976

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1976

June 02, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 154th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1976 can also be written as 6/2/1976 in the US and as 2/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1976 in June 1976 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1976:

• Tim Rice-Oxley

  Keyboardist and songwriter for the popular British alternative rock band Keane, known for their emotional piano-driven music and hit albums.

• Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

  Legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist and boxer, known as 'Big Nog', who was a pivotal figure in UFC and Pride Fighting Championships.

• 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1976:

• Kenneth Mason

  English soldier and geographer (b. 1887).

• Juan José Torres

  Bolivian general and politician, 61st president of bolivia (b. 1920).

• 'Abd al-Rahman 'Azzam

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
2. Wings - Silly Love Songs
3. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
4. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
5. Pratt and McClain - Happy Days

June 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

June 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1976 was Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
2. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
3. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
4. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
5. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 11:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1976

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Someone born on June 02, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 12 days old,

or 2554 weeks

or 17878 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1976?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 02, 1976.

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