Historical Events
- "Rich Little Show" debuts on NBC-TV
- "The Honeymooners Second Honeymoon" airs on TV
- Roger Connor, Fred Lindstrom & umpire Cal Hubbard elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- James Hickman, British swimmer (5 x World C'ship [SC] gold 200m butterfly), born in Stockport, England
- Lori Beth Denberg, American actress
- Steven Dewick, Australian swimmer (Olympics 1996), born in Sydney, New South Wales
Famous Weddings
Gloria Swanson
Actress Gloria Swanson (76) weds writer William Dufty (60)
Famous Deaths
- Erling Kjellsby, Norwegian organist, educator and composer, dies at 75
- Harry Elliott, England cricket wicket-keeper (4 Tests, 11 dismissals; Derbyshire CCC), dies at 84
- Johan Kaart, Dutch actor (My Fair Lady), dies at 78
- Maurice Jacobson, British concert pianist, composer, and music publisher, dies at 80
1976 Highlights
About February 2, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
#1 Song: Mamma Mia - Abba