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Back in the Day

 

1976 was a great year. It was the year that I was born. :)  It was also the year of the United States Bicentennial. This lens offers a look back to US events and pop culture of 1976.



Quick Facts of 1976 

  • President: Gerald Ford
  • Vice President: Nelson Rockefeller
  • Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.13
  • Cost of a gallon of gas: $0.59
  • Cost of a gallon of milk: $1.65
  • Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.84
  • Life expectancy: 72.9 years

Images from 1976 

1976 skyline shot by patriarca12

Steve Howe with Yes 1976 by pxlpusher

1976 Hang Out by Whiskeygonebad

Tall Ships in Baltimore - 1976 by pagodabob

first day, '76 by MsLisaTM

Fireworks, United States Bicentennial, 1976 by Paul Vernon Photography

1976 • Bicentennial Parade by Effie3

1976 [Sears] Wishbook Cover by Neato Coolville

Steinbach Bicentennial Billboard Postcard by Neato Coolville

Fonz Socks (1976) by thumeco

World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan July 1976 by ses7

Life Cereal Advertisment 1976 by jackie121467

1976: United States Bicentennial 

Click on the small link to be taken to the Bicentennial page on Wikipedia.

The United States Bicentennial was celebrated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Happy Birthday America 


200 - The United States bicentennial

This psychedelic cartoon was produced by the U.S. Government with taxpayer dollars in 1976 to mark two hundred years of independence. It is both patriotic and trippy at the same time, and tells you a great deal about the aesthetics of the 1970's.

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Favorite TV shows in 1976 

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Favorite Show Opening Credits 


Muppet Show S1 E1 P1 - Juliet Prowse

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Charlie's Angels Opening (First Season 1976)

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Laverne & Shirley Show Opening

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Alice opening credits

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Wonder Woman Season 1 Intro

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Happy Days

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Births 

February 15 - Brandon Boyd

March 8 - Freddie Prinze Jr.
March 17 - Brittany Daniel
March 19 - Rachel Blanchard
March 22 - Reese Witherspoon
March 23 - Keri Russell
March 24 - Peyton Manning

April 6 - Candace Cameron
April 18 - Melissa Joan Hart
April 20 - Joey Lawrence

May 31 - Colin Farrell

July 10 - Adrian Grenier

August 6 - Soleil Moon Frye
August 8 - JC Chasez
August 8 - Tawny Cypress
August 27 - Sarah Chalke

September 7 - Oliver Hudson
September 19 - Alison Sweeney

October 4 - Alicia Silverstone
October 7 - Taylor Hicks
October 19 - Omar Gooding
October 23 - Cat Deeley
October 23 - Ryan Reynolds

December 5 - Amy Acker
December 8 - Dominic Monaghan

Deaths 

January 12 - Agatha Christie

March 31 - Paul Strand

April 5 - Howard Hughes

May 11 - Alvar Aalto

August 2 - Fritz Lang

November 11 - Alexander Calder
November 18 - Man Ray
November 28 - Rosalind Russell

1976: Chinese year of the Dragon 

Click on the small link to be taken to the Chinese Dragon page on Wikipedia.

The Dragon ( Category: wikt - :?|? ) is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. In China, dragons are associated with strength, health, harmony, and good luck; they are placed above doors or on the tops of roofs to banish demons and evil spirits. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the earthly branch symbol Category: wikt - :?|?.

Sports 

Super Bowl X was played on January 18, 1976 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-17.

February 4-15 the XII Olympic Winter Games took place in Innsbruck Austria.

In March Indiana defeated Michigan (86-68) at the NCAA Basketball Championship

Kentucky Derby Champion: Bold Forbes

Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens won 4 games to 0 over the Philadelphia Flyers in May.

The 6 games of the 1976 NBA Finals were played on May 23, 27, 30, June 2, 4, and 6. The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-2.

Wimbledon
Women: Chris Evert defeated Evonne Cawley (6-3 4-6 8-6)
Men: Bjorn Borg defeated Ilie Nastase (6-4 6-2 9-7)

The 1976 Summer Olympics were held in Montreal Canada July 17 - August 1.

The 4 games of the 1976 World Series were played on October 16, 17, 19 and 21. The Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Yankees 4-0.

Summer Olympics 

Nadia Comaneci on the uneven bars


Nadia Comaneci, Montréal 1976 TEN !!!

TEN !!!! On uneven bars !!! The best by the little Nadia Comaneci...

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It happened in 1976 

January
Wednesday the 21st: The first commercial service Concorde flight.

February
Wednesday the 4th: Winter Olympics opened in Innsbruck, Austria.

March
Saturday the 27th: The Washington DC subway system opened.

April
Thursday the 1st: Apple Computer Company was started by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.

May
Monday the 24th: London to Washington DC Concorde service began.

June
Saturday the 26th: CN Tower in Toronto, the worlds tallest free-standing structure at the time, opened.

July
Tuesday the 20th: The Viking 1 lander successfully landed on Mars.

August
Saturday the 7th: Viking 2 enters into orbit around Mars.

September
Wednesday the 15th: Soyuz 22 carries two cosmonauts into earth's orbit.

October
Tuesday the 19th: The Chimpanzee is put on the endangered species list.

November
Tuesday the 2nd: Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in the U.S. presidential election.

December
Wednesday the 8th: US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

1976 Tunes 

Compilations

Billboard Top Hits: 1976

1. Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
2. Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
3. Love Machine - Pt. 1 - The Miracles
4. Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers
5. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
6. Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers
7. Fooled Around And Fell In Love - Elvin Bishop
8. I'd Really Love To See You Tonight - England Dan & John Ford Coley
9. All By Myself - Eric Carmen
10. Theme From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage

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Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1976

1. Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
2. The Rubberband Man - The Spinners
3. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
4. More, More, More - Andrea True Connection
5. Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
6. You Are The Woman - Firefall
7. I'd Really Love To See You Tonight - England Dan
8. Still The One - Orleans
9. All By Myself - Eric Carmen
10. Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
11. Sara Smile - Daryl Hall
12. Welcome Back - John Sebastian

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Rock On: 1976

1. Saturday Night - Bay City Rolelrs
2. Love is Alive - Gary Wright
3. Shake Your Body - KC and the Sunshine Band
4. Only Sixteen - Dr. Hook
5. Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
6. Still the One - Orleans
7. Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
8. Barretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow) - Rhythm Heritage
9. Get Up and Boogie - Silver Convention
10. Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore
11. Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck
12. Sweet Thing - Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan

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1976 Where Were You?

1. Devil Woman - Cliff Richard
2. (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty - KC & The Sunshine Band
3. S-S-S Single Bed - Fox
4. Movie Star - Harpo
5. Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music
6. I Hate The Music - John Paul Young
7. Get Up & Boogie - Silver Convention
8. Glass Of Champagne - Sailor
9. Fifth Of Beethoven - Walter Murphy
10. Jeans On - David Dundas
11. Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck
12. Lady Bump - Penny McLean
13. Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
14. Howzat - Sherbet
15. You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
16. Julie Anne - Kenny
17. Misssissippi - Pussycat
18. Only Sixteen - Dr. Hook

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Billboard Top Dance Hits: 1976

1. Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
2. Spring Affair Spring Affair - Donna Summer
3. Midnight Love Affair - Carol Douglas
4. Down To Love Town - The Originals
5. You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
6. Try Me, I Know We Can Make It - Donna Summer
7. More, More, More-Pt. 1 - Andrea True Connection
8. Love Hangover - Diana Ross
9. I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking - The Supremes
10. Mighty High - Mighty Clouds Of Joy

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Shake Your Booty - K,C & the Sunshine Band 

This was the Number 1 Song on the day that I was born :)


Kc & the Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty

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Cars of 1976 

1976 camaro by zildjiancym

Volare by Alisa in Memphis

1976 Toyota Corolla by spenderone

AUTO#034 by Felipe2@@8

1976 Fiat 128 by Katie and Joe

1976 Ford Ranchero by gklbll

1976 Collectibles 

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How old were you in 1976? 

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SteveAtkinson

My High School Graduation was in 1976 and there was plenty of things to do that summer. And the music of the 70's were great. Please check out my lens /www.squidoo.com/70smusic">Music of the 70's

Posted June 13, 2008

LittleLambs

Great lens. I was also born in 1976 and I enjoyed looking at all the things that happened that year.

Posted April 23, 2008

the-secret

Nadia Comaneci was on The Celebrity Apprentice. Wasn't she darling? I have a page on my site all about her time there. You can find it on The Apprentice at http://www.apprenticereview.com/apprentice7candidates/nadiacomaneci.htm

Posted February 29, 2008

pouch

Hi there, I was born in 1976 too!
what a great idea for a lens, i like the cars of 1976 :)

Posted January 23, 2008

adez7

Hi Christine, I love this lens. 1976 was indeed a good year 5*'s from me for a job well done.

Posted January 14, 2008

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