
Sunday September 26, 1976
US date format: 9/26/1976, UK date format: 26/9/1976
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on September 26, 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.
Famous people born on this day include Michael Ballack and Tyler Denk.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry.
In UK Dancing Queen by Abba was in the top 5 hits.
Marathon Man, directed by John Schlesinger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976
while The Deep by Peter Benchley was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Stay Tuned.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing F-1 or Indy 4.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1976, at September 26 across the years or at September 1976 calendar.

Historical Events
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Events
- Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA Carlton Golf
- Phillies clinch their 1st NL East Division title
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Movies
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 26, 1976?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
Top #5 songs in the UK

Sport Games on September 26, 1976
NFL
American Football- Atlanta Falcons - Chicago Bears : 10 - 0
- Baltimore Colts - Dallas Cowboys : 27 - 30
- Buffalo Bills - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 14 - 9
- Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 13 - 44
- Green Bay Packers - Cincinnati Bengals : 7 - 28
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TV Series
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Magazine Covers
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- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Mao Tse-tung -- Sep. 20, 1976
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8503
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Books
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Videogames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 26, 1976?
On September 26, 1976 several famous people were born including, Michael Ballack, Sami Vanska, Tyler Denk.
What was the number one song in September 26, 1976?
The number one song in the week of September 26, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry in US and Dancing Queen by Abba in UK.
What were the top hits on September 26, 1976?
The top hits on September 26, 1976 were Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, I'd Really Love To See You Tonight by England Dan and John Ford Coley, A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy in US and Dancing Queen by Abba, Can't Get By Without You by The Real Thing, Let 'Em In by Wings in UK.
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