What Happened on April 5, 1976

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

British Prime Minister James Callaghan — British Prime Minister
James Callaghan

British Prime Minister Harold Wilson — British Prime Minister
Harold Wilson

Theater Premiere

Tom Stoppard's play "Dirty Linen and New-Found-Land" premieres in London

Playwright and Screenwriter Tom Stoppard — Playwright and Screenwriter
Tom Stoppard

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

Aviator and Businessman Howard Hughes — Aviator and Businessman
Howard Hughes

Wilder Penfield, Canadian surgeon (b. 1891)

1976 Highlights

About April 5, 1976

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries