Historical Events
Assassination
Orlando Letelier is assassinated in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Chilean socialist government of Salvador Allende, overthrown in 1973 by Augusto Pinochet.
- Wings performs in Zagreb Yugoslavia
Famous Birthdays
- Jana Kandarr, tennis star
- Jonas Bjerre, Danish rock singer and guitarist (Mew; Apparatjik), and visual artist, born in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Poul Hübertz, Danish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Orlando Letelier, Chilean economist and politician, dies at 44
1976 Highlights
About September 21, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot