Happy Birthday America
This major event was celebrated by the United States.
Bicentennial
This film starring Jack Nicholson won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1976.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
He was President when the year began, but was not re-elected to office.
Gerald Ford
The Summer Olympics was held in this, the first Canadian city to host the games
Montreal
These two cars, one build by Ford and one by Chrysler were the top sellers.
Pinto and Cordoba
Quarters minted in 1976 bore this date.
1776-1976
This song by Rod Stewart was the most popular in 1976.
Tonight's the Night
Elected on Nov 2, he became the first US President from the deep south since the Civil War
Jimmie Carter
This American Athlete thrilled the nation by winning the Decathlon and setting a new world record with 8,617 points.
Bruce Jenner
This eccentric American billionaire dies at age 70
Howard Hughes
This currency bill was reintroduced by the Treasury Department
$2 Bill
This film about the 1972 Watergate break in starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman was one of the top grossing films of the year
All The President's Men
On Dec 2 he became the last President of an island to our south, until its constitution was revised in 2019.
Fidel Castro
The NFL Championship was won for the 3rd year in a row by this, then, 44 year old franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers
This computer, which revolutionized the industry was debuted on April 1st
Apple Computer
George Washington was posthumously promoted to this rank as part of the celebration.
6 Star General
This TV show about a female TV news person won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for the 2nd year in a row.
Mary Tyler Moore Show
This New York Millionaire and former state Governor was Vice President.
Nelson Rockefeller
He hit his 775th Home Run on July 20th.
Hank Aaron
You could get a Big Mac a for this whopping price
75 cents
The British Parliament presented each member of Congress a replica of this document to commemorate America's Birthday this year.
Magna Carta
She became the first African American woman to receive the Grammy Award for Best New Artist
Natalie Cole
This railroad company was formed by the US Government to help save 7 bankrupt railroads.
Conrail
On 17 Oct the Yankees and Reds played in the coldest World Series in history at this chilling temperature.
39 Degrees F
This candy was pulled from the market from 1976-1987, when Soviet scientists said there was a link between Red Dye 2 and Cancer.
Red M & Ms