Historical Events
- Cincinnati Reds sweep NY Yankees, in 73rd World Series
Nobel Prize
Nobel prize for literature awarded to American Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow
Event of Interest
NY Knicks retire 1st number, # 19, Willis Reed
Willis Reed
- NY Yankee Thurman Munson ties World Series mark of 6 straight singles
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Miller, West Covina California, actor (Ben-Growing Pains)
- Josh Ritter, American musician
- Lavinia Miloşovici, Romanian gymnast
- Mélanie Turgeon, French Canadian alpine skier
1976 Highlights
About October 21, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra