November 1976 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in November 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 November 1976: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 1976?
Events
- 01 Nov 1976 Britain gives Gilbert Island (Kiribati) self rule
- 02 Nov 1976 Jimmy Carter (D) defeats Gerald Ford (R) for President
- 03 Nov 1976 Donna Caponi Young wins LPGA / Japan Mizuno Golf
- 04 Nov 1976 1st mass-market free-agent reentry draft, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gullett, Tenace, Fingers, Baylor, Grich and McCovey, available
- 05 Nov 1976 New AL franchises in Seattle and Toronto fill up their rosters
- 06 Nov 1976 Former Twins relief ace Bill Campbell is 1st free-agent to sign with a new team, joining the Red Sox for $1 million over 4 years
- 07 Nov 1976 Gone With the Wind televised
- 08 Nov 1976 A series of earthquakes spreads panic in the city of Thessaloniki, which is evacuated.
- 09 Nov 1976 Oakland releases Billy Williams, ending his Hall of Fame career
- 10 Nov 1976 Utah Supreme Court authorizes execution of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore.
- 14 Nov 1976 War criminal Pieter Menten captured 1 day after fleeing
- 15 Nov 1976 Syrian army conquerors Beirut
- 16 Nov 1976 Rick Barry (San Francisco Warriors), ends then longest NBA free-throw streak of 60.
- 19 Nov 1976 George Harrison releases This Song
- 20 Nov 1976 George Harrison appears on Saturday Night Live
- 22 Nov 1976 Algeria Constitution goes into effect
- 23 Nov 1976 Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100 m (330 ft) undersea without breathing equipment.
- 24 Nov 1976 Reds Joe Morgan wins his 2nd straight NL MVP Award
- 25 Nov 1976 OJ Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs. Detroit
- 26 Nov 1976 German DR deprives singer / Poet Wolf Biermann citizenship
- 27 Nov 1976 Amy Alcott wins LPGA Colgate-Far East Golf Championship
- 28 Nov 1976 64th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders defeats Saskatchewan, 23-20
- 29 Nov 1976 Free agent Reggie Jackson signs 5 year pact with New York Yankees
- 30 Nov 1976 42nd Heisman Trophy Award: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in November 1976?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Steve Miller Band - Rock'n Me
- Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Gordon Lightfoot - The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald
- Bee Gees - Love So Right
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
- Tavares - Don't Take Away The Music
- Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in November 1976?