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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1976.
The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on April 1976: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of April 1976?


Events

  • 01 Apr 1976 Stephen Wozniak and Steven Jobs founded Apple Computer
  • 02 Apr 1976 Portuguese constitution assumed.
  • 03 Apr 1976 Philadelphia Flyers win record-tying 20th straight NHL home game.
  • 04 Apr 1976 5th Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Judy Rankin.
  • 05 Apr 1976 Harold Wilson resigns, as James Callaghan becomes Prime Minister of England.
  • 07 Apr 1976 Chinese Politburo fires vice-premier Deng Xiaoping.
  • 09 Apr 1976 US and Russia agree on the size of nuclear tests for peaceful use.
  • 10 Apr 1976 Cleveland Cavaliers win their first NBA Central Division title.
  • 11 Apr 1976 40th Golf Masters Championship: Ray Floyd wins, shooting a 271.
  • 12 Apr 1976 India set 403 to win by West Indies; they get them, six wickets 7 overs spare.
  • 13 Apr 1976 $2 bill re-introduced as US currency
  • 15 Apr 1976 Yankee Stadium reopens, New York Yankees beat Minnesota Twins after trailing 4-0.
  • 16 Apr 1976 As a measure to curb population growth, the minimum age for marriage in India is raised to 21 years for men and 18 years for women.
  • 17 Apr 1976 NL greatest comeback, trailing 12-1 Phils win 18-16 in 10, Mike Schmidt hits 4 consecutive HRs
  • 18 Apr 1976 Judy Rankin wins LPGA Karsten - Ping Golf Open.
  • 19 Apr 1976 80th Boston Marathon won by Jack Fultz of Washington DC in 2:20:19.
  • 20 Apr 1976 George Harrison sings lumberjack song with Monty Python
  • 21 Apr 1976 Swine Flu vaccine, for non-epidemic, enters testing.
  • 22 Apr 1976 Barbara Walters becomes 1st female nightly network news anchor
  • 23 Apr 1976 The punk rock group The Ramones release their first self-titled album.
  • 25 Apr 1976 Elections in Vietnam for a National Assembly to reunite the country.
  • 26 Apr 1976 Pan Am begins non-stop flights, New York - Tokyo.
  • 27 Apr 1976 So Long 174th St opens at Harkness Theater NYC for 16 performances
  • 29 Apr 1976 Minister Irene Vorrink begins fluoridating Dutch drinking water.
  • 30 Apr 1976 Wings release Silly Love Songs

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in April 1976?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Let Your Love Flow
  3. - Dream Weaver
  4. - Right Back Where We Started From
  5. - Lonely Night (Angel Face)

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  4. - Fernando
  5. - You See The Trouble With Me

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

Serpico

Serpico

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire

Country: United States of America

Todo modo

Todo modo

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Elio Petri

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Marcello Mastroianni, Mariangela Melato, Ciccio Ingrassia

Country: Italy

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Burnt Offerings

Burnt Offerings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in April 1976?
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Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

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David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

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Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

The Boys From Brazil

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The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

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David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …