Historical Events
Election of Interest
Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Theater Premiere
Tom Stoppard's play "Dirty Linen and New-Found-Land" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Fernando Morientes, Spanish footballer
- Henrik Stenson, Swedish golfer (British Open 2016), born in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Ike Hilliard, NFL wide receiver (NY Giants)
- Kim Collins, Nevisian athlete (World C'ship gold men's 100m 2003), born in Saint Peter Basseterre Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Ross Gload, American baseball player
- Ryan Drese, baseball pitcher (Olympic bronze 1996), born in San Francisco, California
- Simone Inzaghi, Italian footballer
- Sterling K. Brown, American actor (The People v. O. J. Simpson, This is Us), born in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes, American reclusive billionaire, filmmaker and aviator, dies at 72
- Wilder Penfield, Canadian surgeon (b. 1891)
1976 Highlights
About April 5, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries