Historical Events
- 2 airliners collide over Yugoslavia, kills all 176 aboard
- 5 Croatian terrorists capture TWA-plane at La Guardia Airport, NY
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Henderson, New Zealand track cyclist (World C'ship gold scratch race 2004), born in Dunedin, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Dalton Trumbo, American writer and film director (Johnny Got His Gun), dies at 70
- Dorothy Devore, American silent film actress (Newscast, Senor Daredevil), dies at 77
- George Baxter, French actor (Flying Saucer, Lili, Caged), dies at 71
- John Heaton, American sledder (Olympic silver skeleton 1928, 48, bronze bobsled 1932; American team's flag bearer 1948), dies at 68
- Mordecai Johnson, 1st African American president of Howard U, dies at 86
About September 10, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty - KC And The Sunshine Band
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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