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.
Augusto Pinochet
- Wings performs in Zagreb Yugoslavia
Famous Birthdays
- Jana Kandarr, tennis star
- Jonas Bjerre, Danish singer and guitarist (Mew)
- 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? 43 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo