Historical Events
- 119 women joined the Corps of Cadets, establishing the first class of women in the US Military Academy at West Point
- Lt General Vernon A Walters, USA, ends term as deputy director of CIA; succeeded by E Henry Knoche
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic Foley, Irish footballer, born in Cork, Ireland
Famous Weddings
George Gervin
NBA guard George Gervin (24) weds Joyce King
Walter Payton
NFL running back Walter Payton (21) weds Connie Norwood in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Heinemann, President of West Germany (1969-74), dies at 76
- Norman Foster, American actor (Skyscraper Souls), dies at 75
- Walter Giesler, American soccer coach (b. 1910)
1976 Highlights
About July 7, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer