Nationalization
The oil industry is nationalized and PDVSA begins operating as the state oil company
Historical events in 1976
862 historical records
January 197644 historical events
PDVSA
Petroleos de Venezuela began operations as the state holding company for the nationalized petroleum industry.
Constitution of Kampuchea
Anew constitution comes into effect in Democratic Kampuchea
New Constitution
Democratic Kampuchea constitution adopted
Desire
Releases Desire.
Hurricane
Releases Hurricane, a song about Rubin Carter.
Nationhood EEC and Devolution Speech
Links national sovereignty, EEC membership and devolution in a speech to Young Conservatives in Brighton.
Resignation of Aldo Moro
Resigns after a newspaper says the Party Secretary was not consulted about reflation
Burial
Forbidden to lay wreaths on the Martyrs Memorial in honour of Chou, causes disorder
Death of Chou En-Lai
Death of En-Lai, age 78
Constitution of India
Parliament extends its term during the Emergency and national elections are postponed.
Election Postponement
Parliamentary elections are postponed during the Emergency.
President of Ecuador
Appointed Supreme Council of Government exercising presidential authority in Ecuador
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway
Diplomatic Mission at Falkland Islands
Argentina ousts a British envoy in dispute over the Falkland Islands
Rule of Falkland Islands
Argentina ousts a British envoy in dispute over the Falkland Islands
Conference of Pugwash
Indira Gandhi addresses the Pugwash Conference in Madras and defends India's peaceful nuclear programme.
Nuclear Power
Indira Gandhi defends India's 1974 nuclear test and maintains that the programme serves national scientific and security objectives.
Appointment as President of Rhodesia
Wrathall becomes President of Rhodesia after Clifford Dupont leaves office.
Black Hole Particle Emission
Calculates emission rates for massless particles from an uncharged, nonrotating black hole using Hawking radiation and black hole perturbation theory.
Helios 2 Solar Wind Mission Launch
Continues close-range investigation of solar-wind plasma after Helios 2 launches into an orbit extending well inside the orbit of Mercury.
Black Holes and Thermodynamics
Explores the thermodynamic interpretation of black holes and the relationship between horizon area, entropy and temperature.
Odvar Nordli Government
Begins the Odvar Nordli Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Second Trygve Bratteli Government
The Second Trygve Bratteli Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Concorde
The supersonic Concorde jet is put into service by Britain and France
Station to Station
Releases Station to Station, introducing the Thin White Duke persona and bridging soul, rock and European art music.
Clash
The Clash sign to CBS Records for ล100,000, a remarkable amount for a band that had played a total of about thirty gigs and almost none as a headliner
Clash
Mark Perry, founder of the leading London punk periodical, Sniffin Glue, let loose with what he would later call his "big quote": "Punk died the day The Clash signed to CBS
Dark Horse Records
George Harrison signs himself to Dark Horse Records after the Beatles recording contract with EMI expires
Election
The United Nations adopts a resolution to hold free & open elections under its supervision
Rule of Namibia
The United Nations adopts a resolution to hold free & open elections under its supervision
Constitution of Cuba
Following the enactment of the Socialist Constitution, adopted without following the procedures laid out in the Constitution of 1940, the Republic of Cuba is defined as a socialist state
Socialist Constitution
Following the enactment of the Socialist Constitution, adopted without following the procedures laid out in the Constitution of 1940, the Republic of Cuba is defined as a socialist state
Speech
Refers to herself as the "Iron Lady" after an article in the Soviet Red Star
Conference of OAU
The OAU condemns South Africas invasion of Angola
Conference of OAU
The OAU condemns South Africa for its invasion of Angola
Invasion of Angola
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa. The OAU condemns South Africas invasion of Angola
Invasion of Angola
The OAU condemns South Africa for its invasion of Angola
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa
Jamaica Monetary Agreement
The Jamaica agreement accepts floating exchange rates and reduces gold's formal role in the IMF system, confirming the international shift away from gold-based par values.
Dismissal
Dismissed as Director of the CIA
February 197618 historical events
A Trick of the Tail
Sings lead on A Trick of the Tail, proving Genesis can continue after Gabriel.
A Trick of the Tail
Contributes keyboards and composition to A Trick of the Tail during the first Collins-fronted era.
National Exhibition Centre
Elizabeth II opens the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham.
Death of Benjamin Britten
Death of Benjamin Britten
Capture of Huambo
UNITAs capital falls to the FNLA
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the assassination of Murtala Muhammed
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending
Economy of Great Britain
Britain slashes welfare spending as the Government announces major public expenditure reductions.
Twenty-Fifth CPSU Congress Opens
Opens the Twenty-Fifth Communist Party Congress and addresses thousands of Soviet and foreign delegates.
Dรฉtente Policy at Twenty-Fifth Congress
Reaffirms dรฉtente while declaring continued Soviet support for Communist and national liberation movements.
Rolling Stones, The
Bill Wyman releases his solo album, "Stone Alone"
Stone Alone
Bill Wyman releases his solo album, "Stone Alone"
Constitution of Portugal
Military & political leaders agree to end military rule & establish democracy
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Ronnie Wood has joined the Rolling Stones
Government
Forms a caretaker Government
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 3rd term
Twenty-Fifth Congress Foreign Policy Report
Defends dรฉtente while promising continued support for allied Communist governments and liberation movements.
March 197629 historical events
Chief of Army Staff
Zia-ul-Haq becomes Chief of Army Staff after being selected to succeed General Tikka Khan.
Border Settlement at Maputo
Mozambique closes its borders with Rhodesia & mobilizes its armed forces
Kings of the Road
Directs Kings of the Road.
Economy of Great Britain
The British pound falls below the equivalent of $2 for the first time.
Economy of Great Britain
The British pound falls below the equivalent of $2 for the first time
Rule of Northern Ireland
Britain gives up on the Ulster talks and decides to retain rule in Northern Ireland indefinitely
Public Expenditure
Healey defends the Public Expenditure White Paper and plans to level off spending after April 1977.
Vote of Confidence
39 of the left abstain in the Commons on the motion for further cuts
Vote of Confidence
Passes a vote of confidence in the Commons after defeated motion the previous day
Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet
Abrogates the 1971 Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet Union.
Social Contract
Announces his resignation with the Social Contract already under pressure.
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Stars as Thomas Jerome Newton in The Man Who Fell to Earth, his first major film role.
Death of Bernard Law Montgomery
Dies at Isington, Hampshire, aged 88.
Election
Wins 56 votes in the first round of the leadership election and later withdraws.
Labour Leadership First Ballot
Receives 56 votes and finishes third in the first Labour leadership ballot.
Leadership Contest Withdrawal
Withdraws from the leadership contest after concluding that his support cannot increase.
Leadership Election
Finishes third in the Labour leadership contest after Harold Wilson resigns.
Labour Leadership Election
Healey stands in the Labour leadership election after Harold Wilson announces his resignation.
Leadership First Ballot
Healey receives 30 votes in the first ballot of the Labour leadership election.
Election
Wins 37 votes in the 1st round of the leadership election & withdraws. Transfers his support to Michael Foot
Trade Union Law
Amends the 1974 trade union legislation to adjust provisions on trade disputes and union legal immunities.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Amendment Act 1976 receives Royal Assent before Wilson leaves office.
Birth of Tara
Anita Pallenberg gives birth to a daughter, Tara
Rolling Stones, The
Anita Pallenberg gives birth to a daughter, Tara
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after the 1976 coup
Leadership Second Ballot
Healey receives 38 votes in the second ballot but is eliminated from the leadership contest.
Appointed President
CPK Central Committee appoints Khieu Samphan as President of the State Presidium
Presence
Releases Presence, recorded while Plant recovered from injuries.
Leadership Reconfirmed at Twenty-Fifth Congress
Emerges from the Twenty-Fifth Party Congress with his leadership position firmly reaffirmed.
April 197630 historical events
Resignation from Office
Resigns as head of state and is placed under Khmer Rouge house arrest
House Arrest Begins
Placed under house arrest after resigning as head of state
101ers
The then-unknown band called the Sex Pistols open for The 101ers at a venue called "The Nashville Rooms"
Nashville Rooms
Performs with the Sex Pistols when they support The 101ers, influencing Joe Strummer's move toward punk.
Dismissal
A demonstration turns into a riot & the "Gang of Four" depose Xiaoping
Tiananmen Incident
Deng Xiaoping is blamed by radicals after public mourning for Zhou Enlai becomes political protest
Tiananmen Incident
Crowds mourning Zhou Enlai clash with authorities during the Tiananmen Incident
Labour Leadership Election
After receiving 30 votes in the first ballot and 38 in the second, Healey is eliminated and supports James Callaghan in the final ballot.
Pay Policy
Becomes Prime Minister and inherits the pay policy and sterling crisis.
Social Contract
Inherits the Social Contract after becoming Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister after Harold Wilson resigns.
Resignation from Office
Resigns as head of state before Khieu Samphan assumes the State Presidium
Death of Howard Hughes
Death of Howard Hughes, en route by private jet to a hospital in Houston
Estate-Hughes
Leaves an estate estimated at $2 billion
April Budget
Healey presents a Budget linking tax reductions to agreement on a further round of wage restraint.
Dismissal of Deng
Mao approves Deng Xiaoping's removal from all posts after the Tiananmen Incident
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
Coup
FROLINAT guerrillas fail to assassinate Malloum
Assembly Confirmation
People's Representative Assembly confirms Khieu Samphan as head of state
Government Announcement
Democratic Kampuchea government announced with Khieu Samphan as head of state
Office Begins
Khieu Samphan begins office as President of the State Presidium
State Presidium Formed
State Presidium becomes the formal head of state institution
Pol Pot as PM
Pol Pot formally becomes Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea
Black and Blue
Rolling Stones release the album, "Black and Blue"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Black and Blue"
Black and Blue
Rolling Stones release the album, "Black and Blue"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Black and Blue"
Order of the Garter
Created Sir Harold Wilson as a Knight of the Garter
Death of Sid James
Death of Sid James
May 197627 historical events
Wired
Produces Wired, another influential Jeff Beck instrumental rock album.
Cup Winners' Cup Final Two Goals
Scores twice in Anderlecht's 4-2 European Cup Winners' Cup final victory over West Ham United.
Pay Policy
Healey works with the TUC on a second phase of pay restraint.
Social Contract
Healey works with the TUC on the second phase of pay restraint.
Pay Policy
Accepts a second phase limiting pay rises to modest weekly amounts.
Cup Winners' Cup Final Equaliser
Scores West Ham United's second goal to make the Cup Winners' Cup final against Anderlecht 2-2.
Cup Winners' Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for West Ham United in the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Anderlecht.
Cup Winners' Cup Final Two Goals
Scores twice as Anderlecht defeat West Ham United 4-2 to win their first European trophy.
Election of Elias Sarkis
The Lebanese parliament elects Elias Sarkis as president while the civil war is still under way, with his assumption of office deferred until the completion of Suleiman Frangieh's term.
Death of Ulrike Marie Meinhof
Death of Ulrike Meinhof, found dead in her cell, hanging from a rope made from jail towels, an investigation concludes that she had hanged herself, a result hotly contested at the time, spurring conspiracy theories
Suicide
Death of Ulrike Meinhof, found dead in her cell, hanging from a rope made from jail towels, an investigation concludes that she had hanged herself, a result hotly contested at the time, spurring conspiracy theories
Death of Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto
Death of Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto
Third Consecutive European Cup
Captains Bayern Munich to a third consecutive European Cup with victory at Hampden.
European Cup Final Clean Sheet
Keeps a clean sheet as Bayern Munich defeat Saint-Etienne 1-0 at Hampden.
European Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Bayern Munich defeat Saint-Etienne in the European Cup final.
Evaporating Black Hole Stress Tensor
With Stephen Fulling and William Unruh, calculates the quantum stress-energy tensor in a collapse model supporting the standard picture of black hole evaporation.
Evaporating Black Hole Stress Tensor
With Paul Davies and William Unruh, calculates the quantum stress-energy tensor near an evaporating black hole.
Concorde
Britain and France open the trans-Atlantic Concorde service to Washington
Rhodesian forces cross into Mozambique in pursuit of guerrillas
Rhodesian forces cross into Mozambique in pursuit of guerrillas
Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty Signed
The United States and Soviet Union sign the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
Clash
Rhodes and Levene meet surreptitiously with Strummer after a 101ers gig, Rhodes gives him 48 hours to make up his mind whether he wanted to join the new band that would "rival the Pistols"
Clash
Rhodes and Levene meet surreptitiously with Strummer after a 101ers gig, Rhodes gives him 48 hours to make up his mind whether he wanted to join the new band that would "rival the Pistols"
Charlton Loudest Concert
The Who's Charlton Athletic concert is measured at 126 decibels.
Death of Ulrike Marie Meinhof
An enquiry finds suicide the cause, extremists claim otherwise & make her a martyr
Suicide
An enquiry finds suicide the cause, extremists claim otherwise & make her a martyr
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Receives the military rank Marshal of the Soviet Union.
The Final Days Publication
Bernstein and Bob Woodward publish The Final Days, an account of the final months of Richard Nixon's presidency and the Watergate crisis.
June 197628 historical events
Cod War
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate the codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Territorial Waters
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Britain presents to the US the oldest known copy of the Magna Carta
Joy Division
Sumner and Hook attend a Sex Pistols show at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, only 35 to 40 people are in attendance, but that night has been credited with igniting the Manchester music scene
Joy Division
Sumner and Hook attend a Sex Pistols show at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, only 35 to 40 people are in attendance, but that night has been credited with igniting the Manchester music scene
Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall
Performs at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, a concert later treated as a catalyst for local punk.
Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall
Plays at the Lesser Free Trade Hall concert that helps inspire future Manchester musicians.
Demonstrations
Demonstrations break out against a Government proposal to teach Afrikaans
A Night on the Town
Releases A Night on the Town, continuing his move into polished mid-1970s pop rock.
Marriage
Marries Fraulein Silvia Renate Sommerlath
Internal Purges
Purges begin within party ranks targeting internal enemies
Demonstrations
Police open fire & 76 students are killed
Constitution of Uganda
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Dictatorship
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Hijack
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops. Flight 139, the Air France Airbus hijacked from Athens is invited by Amin to stop at Entebbe International Airport in the city of Entebbe, 32 km from Kampala
President of Uganda
Appointed President of Uganda, for life
Red Army Faction
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops
Red Army
The hijackers demand the release of 53 PLO and Red Army Faction prisoners in return for the 256 hostages and are assisted by Amins troops
Sturgis Information Telephone Call
A congressional record notes a June 25, 1976, telephone call from Sturgis offering information he believed might relate to intelligence matters.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Collects the European Golden Shoe leading-scorer distinction after scoring 39 goals for Omonia Nicosia. The award recognises scoring freely in the Cypriot First Division.
Bundesliga Promotion Playoff
Leads Borussia Dortmund back into the Bundesliga after the club overcomes Nรผrnberg in a two-legged promotion playoff.
NLC
Leaves the LDP & forms the New Liberal Club, in response to the Tanaka scandal
Syrian Military Intervention
President Suleiman Frangieh's administration faces the deepening civil war as Syrian forces enter Lebanon after appeals for outside support against the continuing collapse of internal security.
Berlin Communist Parties Conference
Takes part in the conference of European Communist and workers' parties in East Berlin.
Hijack
The hijackers agree to the release of non-Jewish and noni passengers and a transport plane, arranged by Amin, takes off and lands in Europe
July 197629 historical events
National Development
al-Bakhit participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain by King Juan Carlos
Hijack
At midnight Israeli commandos attack the airport and free all but four of the hostages who are killed
Clash
After rehearsing with Strummer for less than a month, The Clash made their debut, supporting the Sex Pistols at the Black Swan in Sheffield
Clash
The band is named The Clash by Simonon who make their debut opening for the Sex Pistols at The Black Swan (a. k. a. The Mucky Duck, now known as the Boardwalk Sheffield, England)
Clash
The new band have their first gig supporting the Sex Pistols
Clash
The band is named The Clash by Simonon who make their debut opening for the Sex Pistols at The Black Swan (a. k. a. The Mucky Duck, now known as the Boardwalk Sheffield, England)
Black Swan
Performs at the Black Swan in Sheffield with The Clash appearing as support.
Ramones
The Ramones, a US punk rock group managed by Danny Fields and Linda Stein hold a concert in England that sparked the young British punk scene
Ramones
The Ramones, a US punk rock group managed by Danny Fields and Linda Stein hold a concert in England that sparked the young British punk scene
Demonstrations
The Government drops its proposal to teach Afrikaans
Montreal Olympics
Opens the Montreal Olympic Games.
Capture of Indonesia
Suharto annexes East Timor
Rule of Timor
Suharto annexes East Timor
Birth of Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch
Birth of Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch
Kissinger oversees the evacuation of servicemen from Thailand
Kissinger oversees the evacuation of servicemen from Thailand
Public Expenditure Reductions
Healey announces public expenditure reductions totalling approximately one billion pounds at 1976 survey prices.
Green Card
John Lennons application to remain in the US as a permanent resident is approved at a special hearing
Disaster
255,000 perish during an earthquake
Earthquake
255,000 perish during an earthquake
Arrest of Kakuei Tanaka
Kept in the Tokyo Detention House & then released on bail. Accepted bribes from Lockheed to persuade Nipon Airways to buy their airliners
Scandal
Accepted bribes from Lockheed to persuade Nipon Airways to buy their airliners
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 2nd term
New Hormones
Once the Buzzcocks had recruited bass guitarist Steve Diggle and drummer John Maher, they made their debut opening for the Sex Pistols' second Manchester concert
New Hormones
Once the Buzzcocks had recruited bass guitarist Steve Diggle and drummer John Maher, they made their debut opening for the Sex Pistols' second Manchester concert
New Hormones
Once the Buzzcocks had recruited bass guitarist Steve Diggle and drummer John Maher, they made their debut opening for the Sex Pistols' second Manchester concert
Legislation
Introduces a wide range of innovative welfare reforms, including the introduction of the mobility allowance, the Invalid Care Allowance for single women and others who give up their jobs to care for severely disabled relatives, the introduction of a non-contributory invalidity pension for disabled persons who had not qualified for invalidity pension, reforms in child allowances, and the linking of most social security benefits to earnings rather than prices
Reform of Royal Succession
Introduces a wide range of innovative welfare reforms, including the introduction of the mobility allowance, the Invalid Care Allowance for single women and others who give up their jobs to care for severely disabled relatives, the introduction of a non-contributory invalidity pension for disabled persons who had not qualified for invalidity pension, reforms in child allowances, and the linking of most social security benefits to earnings rather than prices
Hijack
The success of the Israeli operation largely contributed to Amins downfall, while increased resistance and sabotage operations cripple Uganda during his final years
August 197612 historical events
Second Presidential Term
Completes the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Third Presidential Term
Begins the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Death of Fritz Lang
Death of Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang.
Notes on Black-Hole Evaporation
Analyzes black hole evaporation and shows the close relation between particle detection by accelerated observers and quantum effects near event horizons.
Super Cup First-Leg Two Goals
Scores twice as Bayern Munich defeat Anderlecht 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Super Cup.
Super Cup First-Leg Goal
Scores Anderlecht's away goal in the first leg of the UEFA Super Cup against Bayern Munich.
Death of Alastair Sim
Death of Alastair Sim
Demonstrations
25,000 Protestant & Catholic women march through Belfast
Demonstrations
25,000 Protestant & Catholic women march through Belfast
Super Cup Second-Leg Goal
Scores in Anderlecht's 4-1 second-leg victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup.
Super Cup Second-Leg Two Goals
Scores twice as Anderlecht defeat Bayern Munich 4-1 and win the UEFA Super Cup on aggregate.
Super Cup Second-Leg Goal
Scores in the second leg as Anderlecht overturn Bayern Munich and win the UEFA Super Cup.
September 1976106 historical events
President of Uruguay
Appointed president by the military-dominated regime
Pay Policy
The National Union of Seamen votes for industrial action over a 6 pounds claim, breaching pay policy.
Succession
Hua Guofeng becomes Mao's chosen successor during the final crisis of the Cultural Revolution
Death of Mao Tse-Tung
Death of Mao Tse-Tung, age 82
Death of Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong dies, leaving the Cultural Revolution radicals vulnerable
Death of Mao Zedong
Death of Mao Zedong
Home Office Departure
Leaves the Home Office before taking up the European Commission presidency.
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Lord Privy Seal
Appointed Lord Privy Seal
Minister of Education
Appointed Secretary of State for Education & Science
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Makes a Cabinet reshuffle
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Death of Paul
Prince Paul dies in Paris, aged 83, without ever returning to Yugoslavia
HSCA Established
The House created the Select Committee on Assassinations to conduct a new investigation of the Kennedy and King assassinations.
HSCA Formation Role
The House established the Select Committee on Assassinations after sustained congressional pressure for a new inquiry, including efforts led by Downing.
HSCA Creation
Supports the new committee investigation into the Kennedy and King assassinations.
HSCA Chairman
Becomes first chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations.
HSCA Creation
Sponsors the House resolution creating the assassination investigation committee.
Visit to London
Returns after an 8 day visit to Canada
Meeting with Vorster to discuss a resolution to the
Meets Vorster to discuss a resolution to the Rhodesian problem
Majority Rule Principle Accepted
Smith publicly accepts the principle of transition to majority rule.
Long May You Run
Releases Long May You Run with Stephen Stills as the Stills-Young Band.
Direct Elections Act
Supports the act establishing direct universal elections to the European Parliament.
Constitution of Great Britain
9 EC Foreign Minister's sign documents authorizing elections to a European Parliament
Election
9 EC Foreign Minister's sign documents authorizing elections to a European Parliament
Direct Elections Act
Heads the Irish government when member states establish direct European Parliament elections.
Direct Elections Act
Supports the agreement enabling citizens to elect European Parliament representatives directly.
Direct Elections Act
Heads the Italian government as the member states sign the act introducing direct European Parliament elections.
Clash
The Clash perform at the 100 Club Punk Festival, sharing the bill with the Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Subway Sect
Clash
The Clash perform at the 100 Club Punk Festival, sharing the bill with the Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Subway Sect
100 Club Punk Festival
Appears at the 100 Club Punk Festival, helping define the London punk scene.
Strike
The executive of the National Union of Seamen call off the strike. The executive of the National Union of Seamen accept fringe benefits
Henry Kissinger has discussions with James Callaghan
Henry Kissinger has discussions with James Callaghan after his 10 day tour of Africa
Inauguration of Elias Sarkis
Elias Sarkis takes the constitutional oath and formally begins his presidential term, declaring the restoration of security and the rebuilding of national institutions to be central priorities.
Orbit
Returns after orbiting the Earth in Soyuz 22 for 8 days
Orbit
Returns after orbiting the Earth in Soyuz 22 for 8 days
Henry Kissinger has discussions with James Callaghan
Henry Kissinger has discussions with James Callaghan after his 10 day tour of Africa
Independence of Great Britain
Smith accepts Kissingers proposals for 2 yr transition to black majority rule
Independence of Rhodesia
Smith accepts Kissingers proposals for 2 yr transition to black majority rule
Ian Smith announces aceptance of Kissingers 2 yr transition to black majority
Ian Smith announces aceptance of Kissingers 2 yr transition to black majority rule
Majority Rule Commitment
Smith accepts transition to majority rule within two years.
Technical Ecstasy
Records Technical Ecstasy as the band experiments with a more varied hard rock style.
Independence of Great Britain
Britain agrees a 5 African nation request for a conference for transitional Government
Independence of Rhodesia
Britain agrees a 5 African nation request for a conference for transitional Government
Transitional Conference Accepted
Smith accepts British proposals for a conference on transitional government.
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.68.
Economy of Great Britain
The pound falls to $1.68
Acting PM Appointed
Nuon Chea becomes Acting Prime Minister during Pol Pot's temporary absence
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.67.
Heathrow Return - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return - IMF
IMF context: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return
Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Turnaround
Healey abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow
Healey turns back from Heathrow during the sterling crisis to manage emergency talks in London.
Sterling Emergency - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency - IMF
IMF context: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency
Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Pay Policy
Warns Labour that inflation cannot be solved by spending alone.
Social Contract
Tells Labour that spending cannot simply buy full employment.
Acting Cabinet Lead
Nuon Chea leads the Council of Ministers in an acting capacity
Victory-Ali
Muhamid Ali defeats Ken Norton on points in a 15 round championship fight
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion.
IMF Crisis Response - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Responds to the sterling crisis by pursuing an IMF loan.
IMF Crisis Response - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Responds to the sterling crisis by pursuing an IMF loan.
IMF Crisis Response - IMF
IMF context: Responds to the sterling crisis by pursuing an IMF loan.
IMF Crisis Response
Responds to the sterling crisis by pursuing an IMF loan.
IMF Financing Request - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Requests IMF financial support as pressure on sterling intensifies.
IMF Financing Request - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Requests IMF financial support as pressure on sterling intensifies.
IMF Financing Request - IMF
IMF context: Requests IMF financial support as pressure on sterling intensifies.
IMF Financing Request
Requests IMF financial support as pressure on sterling intensifies.
IMF Loan Application - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Announces that Britain will seek a 3.9 billion dollar standby loan from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Loan Application - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Announces that Britain will seek a 3.9 billion dollar standby loan from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Loan Application - IMF
IMF context: Announces that Britain will seek a 3.9 billion dollar standby loan from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Loan Application
Announces that Britain will seek a 3.9 billion dollar standby loan from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Loan Application
Healey announces that Britain will seek a 3.9 billion dollar standby loan from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Standby Request - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Seeks a standby loan from the International Monetary Fund during the sterling crisis.
IMF Standby Request - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Seeks a standby loan from the International Monetary Fund during the sterling crisis.
IMF Standby Request - IMF
IMF context: Seeks a standby loan from the International Monetary Fund during the sterling crisis.
IMF Standby Request
Seeks a standby loan from the International Monetary Fund during the sterling crisis.
International Monetary Fund
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion. Britain appeals to the International Monetary Fund for a stand-by loan of 2,300 million pounds.
Pay Discipline - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Defends continued pay discipline while facing the IMF crisis.
Pay Discipline - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Defends continued pay discipline while facing the IMF crisis.
Pay Discipline - IMF
IMF context: Defends continued pay discipline while facing the IMF crisis.
Pay Discipline
Defends continued pay discipline while facing the IMF crisis.
Pay Policy
Healey faces the IMF loan application as sterling pressure intensifies.
Social Contract and IMF - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Faces the IMF crisis while defending the Social Contract and pay discipline.
Social Contract and IMF - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Faces the IMF crisis while defending the Social Contract and pay discipline.
Social Contract and IMF - IMF
IMF context: Faces the IMF crisis while defending the Social Contract and pay discipline.
Social Contract and IMF
Faces the IMF crisis while defending the Social Contract and pay discipline.
Social Contract
Healey faces the IMF crisis while defending continued pay discipline.
Sterling Pressure - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
Sterling Pressure - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
Sterling Pressure - IMF
IMF context: Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
Sterling Pressure
Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion
Economy of Great Britain
Britain applies for an International Monetary Fund loan of 2,300 million pounds
International Monetary Fund
Britain applies to the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $3.9 billion
Economy of Great Britain
Healey defends his measures to support the pound at the annual party conference.
Burial
300,000 Chinese file past Maos body in the Great Hall of the People
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
October 197651 historical events
Short-Term Premiership
Acting premiership continues under the Khmer Rouge state structure
Election
Helmut Schmidts coalition Government is returned with a reduced majority
Arrest of Gang of Four
Hua Guofeng orders the arrest of the Gang of Four, including Mao's widow Jiang Qing
Arrest of Jiang Qing, Wang Hongwen, Yao Wenyuan and Zhang Chunqiao
Hua Guofeng orders the arrest of the Gang of Four, including Mao's widow Jiang Qing
Arrest of Gang of Four
Jiang Qing is arrested with other Gang of Four leaders
Arrest of Jiang Qing
Jiang Qing is arrested with other Gang of Four leaders
Arrest of Gang of Four
Wang Hongwen is arrested with the Gang of Four after Mao's death
Arrest of Wang Hongwen
Wang Hongwen is arrested with the Gang of Four after Mao's death
Arrest of Gang of Four
Yao Wenyuan is arrested as part of the Gang of Four
Arrest of Yao Wenyuan
Yao Wenyuan is arrested as part of the Gang of Four
Arrest of Gang of Four
Zhang Chunqiao is arrested as the new leadership moves against the Cultural Revolution radicals
Arrest of Zhang Chunqiao
Zhang Chunqiao is arrested as the new leadership moves against the Cultural Revolution radicals
Conference of Conservatives
Addresses Conservative Party Conference for the 1st time since Thatchers leadership
Coup
Assumes power in Thailand
Demonstrations
Martial law is imposed after riots result in 30 deaths
Coup
Overthrown in a military coup
Coup
Assumes power in Thailand
Coup
Overthrown in a military coup
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Central Committee
Economy of Great Britain
Healey secures Commons support for the governmentโs economic strategy during the sterling crisis.
Vote of Confidence
The government wins a confidence vote by a majority of 13 on its economic policy.
Economy of Great Britain
The Government wins a majority of 13 in support its economic policy
Vote of Confidence
The Government wins a majority of 13 in support its economic policy
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party
Arrest of Chiang Ching
Maos widow is arrested
Commonwealth
Regains the European, British & Commonwealth heavy weight title
European Championship
Regains the European, British & Commonwealth heavy weight title
Economy of Great Britain
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Inflation
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Economy of Great Britain
Britains trade deficit in September is reported to be 365 million pounds
Acting PM Period
Nuon Chea remains acting head of government for Democratic Kampuchea
The Song Remains the Same
Releases the concert film The Song Remains the Same.
Broadcast
Calls for a Government of national unity on television
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Defeats Shirley Williams by 166 votes to 128 for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership
Election
Michael Foot defeats Shiley Williams by 166 votes to 128 for the Deputy Leadership
The Song Remains the Same
Appears on the soundtrack album for The Song Remains the Same.
World Champion
Becomes the world formular I motor racing champion
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.59.
National Theatre
Opens the National Theatre
Acting PM Ends
Nuon Chea's acting premiership ends after a brief temporary term
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.57.
Public Spending
The Party's National Executive vote to protest to Parliament about Government cuts.
NEC
The National Executive of the Labour Party vote to protest to Parliament about cuts
Nuclear Export Policy
Restricts reprocessing and sensitive nuclear exports.
Geneva Conference Opens
Smith attends negotiations on an interim authority and the transfer to majority rule.
Geneva Conference Opens
Smith attends the opening of the Geneva Conference on Rhodesia's political future.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's for the GDR, 2nd term
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Backbench Politics
Remains a prominent Conservative backbencher after losing the party leadership.
Arab Deterrent Force
Arab summit decisions establish an Arab Deterrent Force in Lebanon, and President Elias Sarkis works with the new security arrangement as outside troops are deployed to separate combatants.
November 197628 historical events
Election
Gerald Ford wins 48% of the popular vote & 247 electoral college votes
Election
Jimmy Carter wins 51% of the popular vote & 297 electoral college votes
Geneva Conference Stalemate
Smith returns home after delegates fail to agree a timetable for independence.
Visit to To Luxembourg
Begins a 5 day state visit to Luxembourg
Battle of Dead Road
400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his Government is officially recognized by the OAS
Independence of Angola
400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his Government is officially recognized by the OAS
Independence of Angola
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
Reform of Government
The Government is defeated on amendments to the Dock Work Regulation Bill
Vote of Confidence
The Government is defeated on amendments to the Dock Work Regulation Bill
Second Strougal Government
The Second Strougal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Strougal Government
Begins the Third Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Death of Jean Gabin
Death of Jean Gabin
Dockers
The dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius is kept
Reform of Monopolies
Higher unemployment & welfare benefits come into force. Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Strike
Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Pluto
Infrared photometry provides evidence that methane frost is a dominant reflective material on Pluto's surface.
Pluto
Methane-frost observations imply Pluto has a comparatively high albedo and a diameter smaller than earlier estimates.
Intercontinental Cup Home Leg Strike
Jupp Kapellmann adds Bayernโs second goal against Cruzeiro, giving the German champions a strong advantage before the return match in Brazil.
Intercontinental Cup Home Leg Goal
Gerd Muller scores in Bayernโs 2-0 home victory over Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup final.
Band
Appears at The Bands farewell concert
Anarchy in the UK
The band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK", is released
Anarchy in the UK
Co-writes and plays bass on Anarchy in the UK, one of the band's central early songs.
Anarchy in the UK
The band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK", is released
Anarchy in the UK
Delivers the vocal on Anarchy in the UK, making the single a notorious statement of punk revolt.
Anarchy in the UK
The band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK", is released
Anarchy in the UK
Drums on Anarchy in the UK, giving the first single its direct and forceful attack.
Anarchy in the UK
Plays guitar on Anarchy in the UK, the band's first single and a defining punk release.
December 197648 historical events
Grundy Television Controversy
Appears with the Sex Pistols on Thames Television's Today programme, where the band's language creates a national media controversy.
Bill Grundy Interview
Uses the television controversy to increase the Sex Pistols' notoriety and public profile.
Bill Grundy Interview
Appears on the Today programme interview that turns the Sex Pistols into a national controversy.
Bill Grundy Interview
Interviews the Sex Pistols on live television, triggering complaints and tabloid outrage.
Hotel California
Co-writes Hotel California and helps define the album's twin-guitar sound.
Hotel California
Sings lead vocals on Hotel California, the title track of the band's landmark album.
Hotel California
Makes his first Eagles studio album appearance on Hotel California after replacing Bernie Leadon.
Hotel California
Records his final Eagles studio album with the band before leaving in 1977.
Anarchy in the UK Chart Entry
Anarchy in the UK gives the Sex Pistols their first Official Singles Chart entry and introduces Lydon's confrontational vocal style nationally.
Rotating Black Hole Emission
Extends Hawking-radiation calculations to rotating black holes and studies how evaporation removes angular momentum.
Small Black Hole Absorption
Calculates low-frequency absorption cross sections for small black holes, clarifying how scalar and spinor waves interact with the horizon.
IMF Loan
Healey agrees an International Monetary Fund programme supporting sterling and public finances.
IMF December Agreement - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Concludes the December agreement underpinning Britainโs IMF programme.
IMF December Agreement - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Concludes the December agreement underpinning Britainโs IMF programme.
IMF December Agreement - IMF
IMF context: Concludes the December agreement underpinning Britainโs IMF programme.
IMF December Agreement
Concludes the December agreement underpinning Britainโs IMF programme.
IMF Fiscal Measures - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Commits Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Fiscal Measures - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Commits Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Fiscal Measures - IMF
IMF context: Commits Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Fiscal Measures
Commits Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Letter of Intent - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Signs the letter of intent committing Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Letter of Intent - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Signs the letter of intent committing Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Letter of Intent - IMF
IMF context: Signs the letter of intent committing Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Letter of Intent
Healey signs the letter of intent committing Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Letter of Intent
Signs the letter of intent committing Britain to fiscal measures supporting the IMF loan agreement.
IMF Programme Agreement - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Agrees an International Monetary Fund programme supporting sterling and public finances.
IMF Programme Agreement - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Agrees an International Monetary Fund programme supporting sterling and public finances.
IMF Programme Agreement - IMF
IMF context: Agrees an International Monetary Fund programme supporting sterling and public finances.
IMF Programme Agreement
Agrees an International Monetary Fund programme supporting sterling and public finances.
Public Finance Programme - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Agrees IMF-linked measures supporting public finances.
Public Finance Programme - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Agrees IMF-linked measures supporting public finances.
Public Finance Programme - IMF
IMF context: Agrees IMF-linked measures supporting public finances.
Public Finance Programme
Agrees IMF-linked measures supporting public finances.
Sterling Support Programme - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Agrees an IMF programme intended to support sterling and public finances.
Sterling Support Programme - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Agrees an IMF programme intended to support sterling and public finances.
Sterling Support Programme - IMF
IMF context: Agrees an IMF programme intended to support sterling and public finances.
Sterling Support Programme
Agrees an IMF programme intended to support sterling and public finances.
Wind and Wuthering
Plays on Wind and Wuthering, his final Genesis studio album.
Intercontinental Cup Secured in Brazil
Franz Beckenbauer captains Bayern to a goalless second leg against Cruzeiro, completing a 2-0 aggregate victory in the Intercontinental Cup.
Iron Lady
Tass calls Margaret Thatcher the "Iron Lady" over her condemnation of Rusia
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Pakistan Steel Mills
Bhutto's government advances construction of the state-owned Pakistan Steel Mills complex.
Fundamental Duties Added
The Forty-second Amendment adds a constitutional list of Fundamental Duties for citizens.
Preamble Amended
The Forty-second Amendment adds socialist, secular and integrity to the Constitution's Preamble.
Dismissal
Dismissed by the LDP for not protecting Tanaka who is under arrest for bribery
Second Hero of Soviet Union Award
Receives a second Hero of the Soviet Union title during his seventieth-birthday celebrations.
Nobel Prize for J-Psi Discovery
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery of the J/psi using electron-positron collisions.
Nobel Prize for J-Psi Discovery
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery of a new kind of heavy elementary particle.
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
Political Support at Jamba
Gains South African support & establishes a miliary camp on the South West Africa border
Bruno Kreisky Foundation
The Bruno Kreisky Foundation for Outstanding Achievements in the Area of Human Rights is founded to mark Kreiskys 65th birthday. Every two years, the Bruno Kreisky Human Rights Prize is awarded to an international figure who has advanced the cause of human rights
Politics
The Bruno Kreisky Foundation for Outstanding Achievements in the Area of Human Rights is founded to mark Kreiskys 65th birthday. Every two years, the Bruno Kreisky Human Rights Prize is awarded to an international figure who has advanced the cause of human rights
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Royal Society
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
Economy of Bangladesh
Muhammad Yunus began his microloan program and founded the Grameen Bank, small loans were initially made to groups of five women who supported one another
Grameen Bank
Muhammad Yunus began his microloan program and founded the Grameen Bank, small loans were initially made to groups of five women who supported one another
Ebola Virus Investigation
Participates in investigation of the first recognized Ebola outbreak.
Yambuku Outbreak Research
Helps identify transmission patterns and control measures for the new disease.
First Complete Viral Genome
Completes the nucleotide sequence of an entire RNA virus genome.
MS2 Genome Sequence
Demonstrates comprehensive genetic analysis of a complete viral organism.
Bastijns Defends Brugge's UEFA Cup Final
Fons Bastijns supports Club Brugge's disciplined defensive display in the 1976 UEFA Cup final, which Liverpool win 4โ3 on aggregate.
Vandereycken Features in UEFA Cup Final Run
Renรฉ Vandereycken controls passages of midfield play as Club Brugge reach the UEFA Cup final against Liverpool.
South American Club Cup
Winner of a South American Club Cup Medal
Second Cosmos Season Raises NASL Profile
Pelรฉ's presence helped the Cosmos draw bigger crowds and expand the visibility of association football across the United States.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party
Death of Deng Xiaoping
Death of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping is recalled
Death of Chu Teh
Death of Chu Teh
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of China
Coup
As a leading member of the Gang-of-Four carries out a failed attempt to win power
President of Cuba
Appointed President of Cuba
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of State. Appointed President of the Council of Minister's
Retrocession of Enterprises
The government returns numerous nationalised businesses to former owners or new managers.
Jensen Guards Goal in European Final
Birger Jensen faces Liverpool's attack across a demanding two-legged UEFA Cup final as Club Brugge narrowly miss a first continental title.
Resignation of Jacques Chirac
Cites Giscards unwillingness to give him authority
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
RPR
Founds the RPR party
Rally
Founds the conservative Rally for the Republic movement
Foreign Secretary of Gabon
Appointed Foreign Minister
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Electronic Percussion
Develops Kraftwerk's precise electronic percussion style with Wolfgang Flur.
Radio-Activity Tour
Tours internationally as Kraftwerk refine a distinctive image of electronic performance.
Chairman
Appointed Chair of the Council of State
Death of Martin Heidegger
Death of Martin Heidegger
Spandau
Publication of "Spandau"
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Baader is arrested
Helios 2 Inner Heliosphere Measurements
Analyzes Helios 2 plasma measurements obtained closer to the Sun than Helios 1, improving knowledge of how solar-wind speed, density and temperature evolve with distance.
Beckenbauer Claims Second European Player Prize
Franz Beckenbauer takes a second Ballon dโOr after captaining Bayern Munich to another European Cup and leading West Germany to the European Championship final.
To the Devil, A Daughter
Stars in To the Devil, A Daughter
Knighthood
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Murder by Death
Appears in Murder by Death
Murder by Death
Appears in Murder by Death
The Eagle Has Landed
Stars in Bullet to The Eagle Has Landed
Golden Globe Nomination - The Return of the Pink Panther
His return as Clouseau earns Sellers a 1976 Golden Globe nomination in the musical-or-comedy actor category.
Murder by Death
Sellers plays detective Sidney Wang in Neil Simon's mystery spoof Murder by Death.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Sellers continues as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther Strikes Again.
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books
OBE
Awarded the OBE for his services to drama
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books
Trial
Defends Gay News editor Denis Lemon (Whitehouse v. Lemon) for the publication of James Kirkups "The Love that Dares to Speak its Name" against charges of Blasphemous libel
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books. After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976
Ripping Yarns
After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books
Comedy
Between 1976 and 1981, the troupe and/or its members appeared in four major fund-raisers for Amnesty - known collectively as the Secret Policemans Ball shows - which were turned into multiple films, TV shows, videos, record albums and books. After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976
Ripping Yarns
After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976
Modernism Literary Survey
Bradbury coedited Modernism 1890 to 1930, a survey of European experimental literature.
Slits Formation Period
Joins the emerging Slits and becomes a central guitarist in one of the most important female-led bands of British punk.
999 Formation
Co-founds 999 in London and becomes the band's singer and guitarist during the first British punk wave.
Buzzcocks Co-Formation
Co-founds Buzzcocks in Manchester, helping establish one of Britain's earliest punk bands.
100 Club Punk Festival
Performs with the Clash during the 100 Club Punk Special, an important early showcase for Britain's developing punk movement.
Clash Formation
Joins Mick Jones and Paul Simonon in the newly formed Clash, becoming the band's principal singer and one of its main songwriters.
Sex Pistols National Breakthrough
Fronts the Sex Pistols as the band becomes one of the most visible forces in the emerging British punk movement.
X-Ray Spex Formation
Forms X-Ray Spex and becomes one of the most distinctive singers and lyricists of the British punk movement.
Banshees Live Debut
Performs with the first Siouxsie and the Banshees lineup at the 100 Club Punk Special in London.
Adverts Formation
Forms the Adverts with Gaye Advert and becomes the band's singer and principal songwriter.
Generation X Formation
Becomes singer of Generation X as the London band emerges from the first wave of British punk.
UK Subs Formation
Forms the band that becomes UK Subs, emerging as one of London's durable first-wave punk groups.
New Rose
Sings on New Rose, widely recognised as the first single released by a British punk band.
Stingray Album
Releases the studio album Stingray.
Penetration Formation
Fronts Penetration as the County Durham band forms and joins the rapidly expanding British punk movement.
Joy Division
Joy Division is formed, originally named Warsaw, the band consists of Ian Curtis (vocals and guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and vocals), and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion)
Clash
Mick Jones & Paul Simonon are introduced to Joe Strummer by Bernie Rhodes (the self proclaimed inventor of punk rock) in a dirty squat in Shepherds Bush
Sex Pistols
McLaren's assistant, Bernie Rhodes (soon to be manager of The Clash), spots John Lydon who was then sporting green hair, and torn clothes with the words "I hate" scribbled on his Pink Floyd shirt
Station to Station
Releases the album Station to Station.
Slow Down World
Releases Slow Down World
Sex Pistols
Lydon, now dubbed "Johnny Rotten", is brought in to audition as a new frontman, Rotten joins, and The Strand is renamed The Sex Pistols (McLaren stating he wanted them to sound like "sexy young assassins")
Sex Pistols
McLaren's assistant, Bernie Rhodes (soon to be manager of The Clash), spots John Lydon who was then sporting green hair, and torn clothes with the words "I hate" scribbled on his Pink Floyd shirt.
Sex Pistols
By 1976, McLaren had started to manage The Strand, the band who would later become the Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Lydon, now dubbed "Johnny Rotten", is brought in to audition as a new frontman, Rotten joins, and The Strand is renamed The Sex Pistols (McLaren stating he wanted them to sound like "sexy young assassins").
Sex Pistols
McLaren introduces his band The Strand to bassist Glen Matlock (who worked in SEX).
Sex Pistols
McLaren's assistant, Bernie Rhodes (soon to be manager of The Clash), spots John Lydon who was then sporting green hair, and torn clothes with the words "I hate" scribbled on his Pink Floyd shirt.
The Strand
McLaren introduces his band The Strand to bassist Glen Matlock (who worked in SEX). By 1976, McLaren had started to manage The Strand, the band who would later become the Sex Pistols
Clash
Mickey Foote, who worked as a technician at their concerts, is hired to produce The Clashs debut album
Joy Division
Joy Division is formed, originally named Warsaw, the band consists of Ian Curtis (vocals and guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and vocals), and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion)
New Order
Joy Division is formed, originally named Warsaw, the band consists of Ian Curtis (vocals and guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and vocals), and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion)
Hawkwind
The return of Robert Calvert, this time as a permanent vocalist rather than the peripheral poet role he occupied on Space Ritual. "Reefer Madness" lyrics are inspired by the 1936 anti-Marijuana propaganda film Reefer Madness. Brings crafted lyrics to the band & is intent on turning live shows into a piece of music theatre with specific characters for him to act out
Reefer Madness
"Reefer Madness" lyrics are inspired by the 1936 anti-Marijuana propaganda film Reefer Madness. Hawkwind release Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music
A Night on the Town
Releases "A Night on the Town"
Manager
Returns to London and manages two new groups, London, a punk group, and Japan, an art-rock group
Joy Division
Joy Division is formed, originally named Warsaw, the band consists of Ian Curtis (vocals and guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and vocals), and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion)
Uriah Heep
Bolder joins Uriah Heep, replacing John Wetton
Sex Pistols
Begins producing the ransom-note visual style that becomes central to Sex Pistols artwork and promotion.
10CC
The band suffered a split, when Godley and Creme left to form Godley & Creme, leaving Gouldman and Stewart to continue touring and recording as 10cc
10CC
The band suffered a split, when Godley and Creme left to form Godley & Creme, leaving Gouldman and Stewart to continue touring and recording as 10cc
10CC
The band suffered a split, when Godley and Creme left to form Godley & Creme, leaving Gouldman and Stewart to continue touring and recording as 10cc
10CC
The band suffered a split, when Godley and Creme left to form Godley & Creme, leaving Gouldman and Stewart to continue touring and recording as 10cc
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath release the Album, "Technical Ecstasy"
Clash
The Clash os formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes. Strummer had previously played in the pub rock act The 101ers (stage name Woody Mellor), renames himself "Joe Strummer", a reference to his rudimentary strumming skills on the ukulele as a busker in the London Underground
Clash
The Clash is formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes
Clash
Levene (later of Public Image Ltd.) was a friend of Mick Jones and served as guitarist and songwriter with The Clash, but never recorded with the band
Clash
The Clash is formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes. Founder Member of The Clash
Clash
Mick Jones & Paul Simonon are introduced to Joe Strummer by Bernie Rhodes (the self proclaimed inventor of punk rock) in a dirty squat in Shepherds Bush
Clash
The Clash is formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes
Clash
Mick Jones & Paul Simonon are introduced to Joe Strummer by Bernie Rhodes (the self proclaimed inventor of punk rock) in a dirty squat in Shepherds Bush
Clash
The Clash is formed, originally composed of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes. Terry Chimes was drafted back for the recording of The Clashs debut album
Deep Purple
Leaves Deep Purple as the band collapses after the troubled Mark IV period.
Deep Purple
Stops working with Deep Purple when the band breaks up, later returning for the 1984 reunion.
Jam
Founder Member of The Jam
Jam
Founder Member of The Jam
Jam
Founder Member of The Jam
Joy Division
Joy Division is formed, originally named Warsaw, the band consists of Ian Curtis (vocals and guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards), Peter Hook (bass guitar and vocals), and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion)
Achilles Last Stand
Drums on Achilles Last Stand during the Presence sessions.
Presence
Plant later regards Presence as one of Led Zeppelin's greatest records.
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI. McLaren introduces his band The Strand to bassist Glen Matlock (who worked in SEX)
Siouxsie
Founder Member of Siouxsie and the Banshees
United Artists Records
Signs with United Artists as The Stranglers move from club reputation toward recording success.
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Damned
Founder Member of The Damned
Jam
Founder Member of The Jam
Jailbreak
Plays guitar on Jailbreak, helping shape the band's breakthrough hard rock style.
Tonight's the Night
Releases Tonight's the Night, one of his biggest United States number one singles.
Marriage
Is married to singer Mary Hopkin during a period of family and production work.
Royal Academy
Appointed President of the Royal Academy
Suez Legacy
Continues to be associated publicly with the controversy over the Suez Crisis
Committee of Layfield
The Layfield Committee reports on the rate system advising not much can be done
Reform of Housing
The Layfield Committee reports on the rate system advising not much can be done
Budget Policy
The 1976 Budget under Denis Winston Healey sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Denis Winston Healey presents the 1976 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Economy of Great Britain
Britain begins offering tax breaks to owners of important works of art, inheritance taxes are spared in exchange for periodic viewing.
Election
Healey contests the party leadership after Harold Wilson's resignation but is defeated.
Full Employment Policy - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy - IMF
IMF context: Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
Full Employment Policy
Abandons the policy of full employment while negotiating with the IMF.
IMF Loan Conditions - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Loan Conditions - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Loan Conditions - IMF
IMF context: Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Loan Conditions
Negotiates conditions attached to the IMF loan.
IMF Negotiations - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Negotiates spending cuts and conditions linked to the IMF loan.
IMF Negotiations - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Negotiates spending cuts and conditions linked to the IMF loan.
IMF Negotiations - IMF
IMF context: Negotiates spending cuts and conditions linked to the IMF loan.
IMF Negotiations
Healey negotiates spending cuts and conditions linked to the IMF loan.
IMF Negotiations
Negotiates spending cuts and conditions linked to the IMF loan.
IMF Spending Conditions - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Negotiates public spending measures associated with the IMF loan.
IMF Spending Conditions - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Negotiates public spending measures associated with the IMF loan.
IMF Spending Conditions - IMF
IMF context: Negotiates public spending measures associated with the IMF loan.
IMF Spending Conditions
Negotiates public spending measures associated with the IMF loan.
Pay Policy
Healey links public spending restraint with continued pay discipline.
Public Spending Cuts - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Makes spending cuts while negotiating with the IMF.
Public Spending Cuts - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Makes spending cuts while negotiating with the IMF.
Public Spending Cuts - IMF
IMF context: Makes spending cuts while negotiating with the IMF.
Public Spending Cuts
Makes spending cuts while negotiating with the IMF.
Public Spending
Healey negotiates with the IMF. Makes spending cuts & abandons the policy of full employment.
Public Spending
Healey negotiates with the International Monetary Fund.
Deputy Party Leader
Elected Deputy Leader and serves as Leader of the House of Commons, which gave him the unenviable task of trying to maintain the survival of the Callaghan Government as its majority evaporated
Devolution
Responsible for Labour's policy of devolution in Scotland & Wales
Commonwealth
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Labour Leadership Election
Leads the first ballot after Wilson resigns but loses the final contest to James Callaghan.
International Declaration
Foot, along with Jennie Lee and others, courted controversy when they supported Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, after she prompted the declaration of a state of emergency
Lord President
Appointed Lord President
State of Emergency
Foot, along with Jennie Lee and others, courted controversy when they supported Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, after she prompted the declaration of a state of emergency
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Leader of House of Commons
Elected Deputy Leader and serves as Leader of the House of Commons, which gave him the unenviable task of trying to maintain the survival of the Callaghan Government as its majority evaporated
Party Leader
Foot contests the party leadership and led in the first ballot, but was ultimately defeated by James Callaghan
Political Adviser
Appointed Political Adviser to James Callaghan
Adoption Act
Adoption Act 1976 consolidates and reforms adoption law
Development of Rural Wales Act
Development of Rural Wales Act 1976 creates the Development Board for Rural Wales
Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act
Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 creates civil protections in domestic violence cases
Pay Policy
Defends voluntary incomes policy as central to the government's anti-inflation strategy.
Race Relations Act
Race Relations Act 1976 consolidates and strengthens race discrimination law
Restrictive Trade Practices Act
Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 consolidates restrictive trade practice controls
Pay Policy
Leaves office after the first phase of voluntary pay restraint is established.
The Governance of Britain
Publication of "The Governance of Britain"
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Pay Policy
Takes over employment policy as the second phase of pay restraint develops.
Social Contract
Takes employment responsibility as the pay-restraint bargain becomes harder to maintain.
Committee of Layfield
The Layfield Committee reports on the rate system advising not much can be done
Reform of Housing
The Layfield Committee reports on the rate system advising not much can be done
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
CRE
Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination
Economy of Great Britain
Britain begins offering tax breaks to owners of important works of art, inheritance taxes are spared in exchange for periodic viewing
Independence of Great Britain
The Seychelles gains independence from Britain
Independence of Seychelles
The Seychelles gains independence from Britain
Legislation
Incitement to race hatred becomes an offence. Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination. A Commission on Race Equality is established
Legislation
The Race Relations Act is pased. Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination
Race Relations Act
Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination
Reform of Education
Large Grammer Schools have direct grants removed. Grammar Schools must go comprehensive or fee-paying
Reform of Government
Incitement to race hatred becomes an offence. Britain adopts the Race Relations Act with sweeping anti-racial laws, but the laws do not extend to Northern Ireland, the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) is formed to enforce the new laws banning racial discrimination. A Commission on Race Equality is established
Rule of Seychelles
The Seychelles gains independence from Britain
Terrorism
There are 297 deaths in North Ireland
Royal Commission on the NHS
Merrison is appointed to chair a Royal Commission examining the NHS, including its management, use of resources, workforce and relationship with patients.
Fit for the Future Report
Court's committee reports on child health services and recommends closer integration of preventive, community and hospital care for children.
NHS Policy Continuity
Callaghan becomes Prime Minister and continues Labour responsibility for the NHS during a period of tight public finances and contentious pay negotiations.
GP Vocational Training Legislation
Legislation provides for mandatory vocational training before doctors can enter independent NHS general practice, strengthening the formal preparation of future family doctors.
Health Services Act
The Health Services Act establishes machinery for progressively reducing private pay beds within NHS hospitals while regulating private hospital development.
Health Services Board
The Health Services Board is established to supervise the phased withdrawal of private beds from NHS hospitals under the government's private-practice policy.
Prevention and Health Policy
The government publishes Prevention and Health: Everybody's Business, promoting disease prevention and healthier behaviour alongside the treatment services of the NHS.
Priorities for Health and Personal Social Services
The government publishes national priorities directing greater attention toward services for older people, mental illness, disability and community-based care.
Resource Allocation Working Party Report
The Resource Allocation Working Party proposes a population-based method for distributing NHS funds more equitably between regions according to relative health need.
Secretary of State Appointment
Ennals becomes Secretary of State for Social Services and assumes responsibility for health policy, NHS finance and implementation of major service reforms.
Declaration
Visits Philadelphia during the bicentennial celebrations of US independence. Becomes the 1st sovereign to visit the US since the Declaration of independence
Return from UNESCO Service
Hoggart concluded his senior UNESCO service and returned to British academic and public intellectual life.
Thenford Agricultural Land
Adds more than 400 acres of agricultural land around Thenford to the horticultural and agricultural assets associated with Haymarket.
Thenford House Purchase
Michael and Anne Heseltine purchase Thenford House and begin the long-term restoration of its house, woodland and gardens.
Conservative Opposition Whip
Serves as an Opposition Whip as the Conservative Party develops its parliamentary strategy under Margaret Thatcher's leadership.
Pay Policy
Criticises the government's economic direction during disputes over cuts and pay.
European Commission Nomination
Accepts nomination to become President of the European Commission.
European Commission Appointment
Is selected to become the next President of the European Commission.
Chief Whip
Appointed Chief Whip of the Liberal Party
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Liberal Party
Resignation of Jeremy Thorpe
Resigns after the scandal of the murder of Norman Scott
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, co-founder of the Northern Ireland Peace Movement
Peace People in Ulster
Helps found the Peace People in Ulster
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, co-founder of the Northern Ireland Peace Movement
Peace People in Ulster
Helps found the Peace People in Ulster
Social Contract
Negotiates the second phase as union tolerance begins to weaken.
Pay Policy
Represents engineering workers during debates over the limits of pay restraint.
Pay Policy
Represents transport workers as union leaders judge whether pay restraint can hold.
Publication of Medicine and Politics: 1975 and After
Publishes Medicine and Politics: 1975 and After, revisiting health policy from his later political perspective.
Breakdown of Predictability
Argues that black hole evaporation creates a fundamental challenge for predictability and quantum information conservation.
Relativity, Theory of
Unruh predicts that accelerated observers detect thermal radiation, connecting quantum theory and relativity
Alexander Stadium
Alexander Stadium opens as Birmingham's principal athletics venue.
Birth of Chris Hoy
Birth of Chris Hoy
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Southampton Cup Win Under McMenemy
McMenemy finishes the cup run with Southampton defeating Manchester United 1-0.
First Los Angeles Aztecs Season
Best joins the Los Angeles Aztecs in the North American Soccer League, where his technical ability makes him a prominent attraction.
Fulham Second Division Signing
Best joins Fulham and returns to English league football, playing alongside other experienced international names at Craven Cottage.
Gray Aston Villa Breakthrough Season
Gray becomes a central striker for Saunders's team and rapidly develops into one of the most feared young forwards in England.
Waterford League Appearance
Charlton makes a brief playing appearance for Waterford in Ireland, continuing his association with the game after leaving English league football.
Stokes 1976 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Southampton upset Manchester United at Wembley.
Sunderland Promotion-Year Young Forward
Rowell becomes a youthful attacking option as Sunderland win the Second Division title and gain promotion under Bob Stokoe.
Post-Revie Forward Line
Leads Leeds United's attack during the period of transition after Don Revie's departure, establishing himself as an important Scottish international forward.
Forest Attack During Rebuilding
John O'Hare reunites with former Derby manager Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest. His knowledge of the manager's approach contributes to the team's development in the Second Division.
Bruges UEFA Cup Final Away Leg
Keegan helps Liverpool secure a 1โ1 draw away to Club Brugge in the second leg of the UEFA Cup final, completing a 4โ3 aggregate victory after the dramatic Anfield opener.
Norwich Forward Emerges
Kevin Reeves developed into an important Norwich City forward during the late 1970s, earning recognition for his finishing before a move to Manchester City.
Manager
Appointed Manager of Spurs
Anglo Scottish Cup Victory
Clough guides Nottingham Forest to the 1976 Anglo-Scottish Cup. The trophy provides an early sign of progress before the club secures top-flight promotion.
Middlesbrough Defensive Organisation
Charlton's Middlesbrough develop a reputation for disciplined defensive football while maintaining their top-flight place.
Villa Establishes Top-Flight Stability
Saunders consolidates Aston Villa's place in the First Division after promotion, building a side around athletic midfielders and quick forwards.
Cropley Joins Saunders Aston Villa
Cropley joins Villa from Arsenal and supplies creative passing as Saunders strengthens his top-flight midfield.
Case Midfield Industry Behind UEFA Cup Success
Jimmy Case contributes power and work rate in Liverpool's midfield during the 1976 UEFA Cup-winning season, offering support to a forward line spearheaded by Kevin Keegan.
French Open
Barker wins the French Open, defeating Renata Tomanova of Czechoslovakia in the final in three sets 6-2, 0-6, 6-2
Koudas PAOK First League Championship
Giorgos Koudas leads PAOK's attack as the club wins its first Greek league championship in 1976. His creativity and influence make him one of the most celebrated players in the club's history.
Sarafis PAOK Title Season Goals
Stavros Sarafis helps PAOK secure the 1975-76 Greek championship with his attacking contributions. His finishing and understanding with fellow forwards support the club's breakthrough league success.
Constitution of India
The Forty-second Amendment adds the words socialist and secular to the Constitution's Preamble and makes wide-ranging constitutional changes.
India and Pakistan restore full diplomatic relations
India and Pakistan restore full diplomatic relations after the disruption caused by the 1971 war.
Sterilisation Campaign
A coercive sterilisation campaign expands during the Emergency as the government pursues aggressive population-control targets.
Reform of Calendar
Replaces the Islamic Calendar with an Imperial Calendar
Reform of Calendar
Replaces the Islamic Calendar with an Imperial Calendar
Jailbreak
Drums on Jailbreak, anchoring the rhythm section during Thin Lizzy's breakthrough year.
Jailbreak
Writes and sings on Jailbreak, the album that gives Thin Lizzy its international commercial breakthrough.
Johnny the Fox
Records Johnny the Fox as Thin Lizzy quickly follows the success of Jailbreak.
The Boys Are Back in Town
Writes and sings The Boys Are Back in Town, which becomes Thin Lizzy's best-known international hit.
U2
Founder member of U2
U2
Founder member of U2
U2
Founder member of U2
U2
Founder member of U2
Semiotics Theory English Edition
An English-language edition of A Theory of Semiotics disseminated Eco's work to international scholars.
President of Italy
Appointed President of the Italian Senate, 2nd term
President of Italy
Appointed President of the Christian Democrats
International Socialism
Appointed Party Leader of the Italian Socialist Party
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Italian Socialist Party
Giordano Scores on Senior Debut Against Sampdoria
Bruno Giordano scores against Sampdoria on his Lazio debut, providing an immediate contribution during a difficult period for the club.
Savoldi Helps Win Coppa Italia
Giuseppe Savoldi provided a central scoring presence as Napoli captured the 1975โ76 Coppa Italia, defeating Verona in the final.
Prime Minister of Jamaica
Appointed Prime Minister of Jamaica, 2nd term
Realm of the Senses
Nagisa Oshima directs the Realm of the Senses, a World War II period piece about Sada Abe
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of the Church of the Province of the Sudan
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Resignation of Sihanouk
Resigns & is placed under house arrest for 4 years
Resignation of Sihanouk
Members of Sihanouks family are murdered
Socialist State Consolidation
Presides over early socialist transformation after the monarchy is abolished
People's Committees Expanded
The government expands people's committees within workplaces, universities and public administration.
Support for FROLINAT
Gaddafi supplies assistance to FROLINAT rebels while pursuing Libyan territorial claims in Chad.
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Appointed Prime Minister of Malaysia
European Championship Third Place
Represents the Netherlands as they finish third at the European Championship, adding another international tournament achievement to his record.
Happel Guides Brugge to UEFA Cup Final
Ernst Happel brings Club Brugge to a first UEFA Cup final, where his side challenge Liverpool over two competitive legs.
Chagai Test Site
PAEC under Munir Ahmad Khan surveys the Chagai region and selects the Ras Koh area for a possible future nuclear test.
Engineering Research Laboratories
A. Q. Khan takes a leading role in the centrifuge-based uranium-enrichment project that develops at Kahuta.
Invasion of Lebanon
Syria invades Lebanon, attacking the Muslim-PLO forces
Invasion of Lebanon
Syria invades Lebanon, attacking the Muslim-PLO forces
The Tenant
Completion of the film, "The Tenant"
Strike
Widespread strikes over price increases & broken promises
Olympic Silver Medal Campaign
Andrzej Szarmach plays a prominent attacking role as Poland reaches the Olympic football final before finishing with the silver medal after defeat to East Germany.
Montreal Olympic Silver Medal
Tomaszewski kept goal as Poland reached a second consecutive Olympic football final, ultimately taking silver after defeat by East Germany.
President of Portugal
Appointed President of Portugal, after putting down a left wing revolt
Prime Minister of Portugal
Appointed Prime Minister of Portugal
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Socialist Party
Exile of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn moves to Cavendish, Vermont
Farewell to Matyora
Publication of "Farewell to Matyora"
Emigration
The dissident Andrei Amalrik is allowed to emigrate
Emigration
The dissident Vladimir Bukovsky is allowed to emigrate
Chairman
Appointed Chair of the Leningrad City Soviet Executive Committee
Editor
Appointed Editor of in-Chief of The Pravda
Pravda
Appointed Editor of in-Chief of The Pravda
Regional Infrastructure Expansion
Oversees major housing, road and industrial construction projects while leading the Sverdlovsk regional party organization.
Sverdlovsk Regional First Secretary
Becomes First Secretary of the Sverdlovsk regional Communist Party committee.
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Graduation from Moscow Power Engineering Institute
Graduates from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute after training in engineering and automation of heat and power processes.
Independence of South Africa
The Transkei is granted independence
Independence of Transkei
The Transkei is granted independence
Rule of Namibia
SWAPO & South Africa accept United Nations settlement proposals, followed by a breakdown. South Africa ignores United Nations resolutions & seeks to implement its own solution
House Leadership
Becomes leader of the House of Assembly.
Parliamentary Leadership Role
Strengthens his position among senior National Party politicians.
Invasion of Angola
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa. The OAU condemns South Africas invasion of Angola. At Kenyas insistence the United Nations Security Council condemns South Africas invasion of Angola
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council condemns South Africa for its invasion of South Africa. At Kenyas insistence the United Nations Security Council condemns South Africas invasion of Angola
Passion Facade Bell Towers Completed
Oversees the period in which the Passion facade bell towers are completed.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Resignation of Carlos Arias Navarro
Resigns following problems making a transition to democracy
Reform of Political Parties
Juan Carlos I lifts the ban on political parties
Prime Minister of Sweden
Appointed Prime Minister of Sweden, 1st term
Development Cooperation Responsibility
Takes responsibility for Sweden's international development cooperation.
Under-Secretary Appointment
Becomes Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign Ministry.
Wimbledon
Winner of the Wimbledon Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 1st time
Rio General Conference
Leads the Agency during the General Conference held in Brazil as international nuclear policy debates intensify.
Departure
Leaves Yes before Rick Wakeman returns for the Going for the One sessions.
Rule of Lebanon
Assad sends peace-keeping troops in Lebanon
Invasion of Lebanon
Syria invades Lebanon, attacking the Muslim-PLO forces
Invasion of Lebanon
Syria invades Lebanon, attacking the Muslim-PLO forces
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the 100m Olympic Gold Medal
United Kingdom closes its High Commission in Uganda
The United Kingdom closes its High Commission in Uganda. Amin announces he will investigate the possibility that large parts of southern Sudan and western and central Kenya, up to within 32 km of Nairobi, were historically a part of colonial Uganda
The Cassandra Crossing
Stars in The Cassandra Crossing
St. Ives
Stars in, "St. Ives". Stars in, "Raid On Entebbe"
The Return of a Man Called Horse
Raid on Entebbe is a 1977 TV movie directed by Irvin Kershner, based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of hostages at Entebbe Airport in Entebbe, Uganda on July 4, 1976. Directs, "The Return of a Man Called Horse"
The Shootist
Stars in, "The Shootist"
The Front
Woody Allen stars in "The Front", directed by Martin Ritt, a humorous and poignant account of Hollywood blacklisting during the 1950s
Palme dOr
Directs, Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
Directs, Taxi Driver
Network
Directs "Network"
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Has a supporting role in The Outlaw Josey Wales as Laura Lee, a pioneer from Kansas who falls in love with the eponymous character (Clint Eastwood)
Jackson County Jail
Plays an escaped convict hunted in Jackson County Jail
The Front
Woody Allen stars in "The Front", directed by Martin Ritt, a humorous and poignant account of Hollywood blacklisting during the 1950s
Taxi Driver
Plays Iris, a teenage sex worker, in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians Film
Robert Altman directed Buffalo Bill and the Indians in 1976, a revisionist western satire starring Paul Newman as Buffalo Bill.
Welcome to LA Production
Robert Altman produced Welcome to LA, a film directed by Alan Rudolph.
The Enforcer
Returns as Harry Callahan in The Enforcer, the third Dirty Harry film.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Directs and stars in The Outlaw Josey Wales, one of his major westerns.
The Bicentennial Man Collection
Asimov published The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories, bringing his titular novella together with shorter fiction.
The Bicentennial Man
Asimov published The Bicentennial Man, a novella about a robot's long pursuit of human identity.
Eaters of the Dead
Publication of "The Great Train Robbery". Publication of "Eaters of the Dead"
The Great Train Robbery
Publication of "The Great Train Robbery". Publication of "Eaters of the Dead"
Coney Island Baby
Releases Coney Island Baby, returning to more melodic songwriting after Metal Machine Music.
Einstein on the Beach
Philip Glass completes Einstein on the Beach, first widely performed minimalist piece
I Wish
Records "I Wish", reaches no 1 in the USA
Hurricane
Becomes the subject of Dylan's protest song Hurricane.
Zoot Allures
Releases Zoot Allures, including extended guitar work and a more stripped-down studio sound.
Foreigner
Founder Member of Foreigner
Their Greatest Hits
Appears on Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, one of the most successful compilation albums in rock history.
Jailbreak
Plays guitar on Jailbreak, contributing to the twin-guitar sound that brings Thin Lizzy wider recognition.
The Boys Are Back in Town
Contributes guitar to The Boys Are Back in Town, one of Thin Lizzy's signature songs.
During a meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cโsar Augusto Guzzetti, Kissinger
During a meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cโsar Augusto Guzzetti, Kissinger assureds him that the United States is an ally.
International Sanctions
but urges him to "get back to normal procedures" quickly before the US Congress reconvenes and imposes sanctions.
Kissinger takes a similar line as he had toward Chile when the
Kissinger takes a similar line as he had toward Chile when the Argentine military, led by Jorge Videla, topple the democratic Government of Isabel Peron and consolidate power, launching brutal reprisals and "disappearances".
Government
Nominates Gerald Ford for the Presidency
Diplomatic Negotiations
Kissinger is actively involved in negotiations regarding the Rhodesian Bush War. Kissinger, along with South Africas Prime Minister John Vorster, pressures Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to hasten the transition to black majority rule in Rhodesia
Magic Bullet
A one-inch-long copper-jacketed lead-core 6.5-millimeter rifle bullet fired from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository passed through Kennedys neck and Connallys chest wrist and embedded itself in the Governors thigh
HSCA Subject Identification
House assassination investigators listed Frank Sturgis, also known as Frank Fiorini, among individuals whose records and activities warranted examination.
FBI Handling of Oswald Note Reviewed
Congressional investigators continued reviewing the Dallas FBI office's handling and destruction of Oswald's note to Hosty.
Lecturer
Begins to teach a course on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy at the University of Texas at Arlington
Anti-Castro Cuban Concern
Downing publicly raised the possibility that anti-Castro Cuban individuals warranted renewed scrutiny in a congressional assassination investigation.
Assassination Committee Proposal
Downing became a leading congressional advocate for reopening the Kennedy assassination investigation and examining unresolved conspiracy questions.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Downing is appointed the First chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations. First chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Downing said that he was skeptical that Lee Harvey Oswald could accurately fire a bolt-action rifle within a short span of time
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Downing said that their statements raised the possibility that right-wing Cubans killed Kennedy.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
He pushed for a House committee to investigate the assassination nearly two years before its formation.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Kennedy assassination and the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination, Downing is the first Chairman. Downing stated before and after the HSCA's investigation that he believed there was a conspiracy to assassinate Kennedy.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
The House Select Committee on Assassinations concludes that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, probably as a result of a conspiracy. Established in 1976 to investigate the John F.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
and he believed video footage of the assassination showed that Kennedy was struck from the front and the rear.
HSCA Counsel
Serves as the committee's first chief counsel.
HSCA Mandate
Receives authority to investigate the Kennedy and King assassinations.
Influence on Renewed Investigation
Sustained criticism from Lane and other Warren Commission critics contributed to the political climate in which Congress later reopened the Kennedy assassination through the House Select Committee on Assassinations.
President of United States of America
Winner of the Presidental nomination at the Democratic National Congress
National Convention
Carter appoints Mondale Vice Presidential candidate at the Dem National Convention
President of United States of America
Carter appoints Mondale Vice Presidential candidate at the Dem National Convention
Election
Elected to Congress from Arkansas
Attorney General
Appointed State Attorney General
Election
During the campaign, Carter criticizes Kissinger, arguing he was "single-handedly" managing all of Americas foreign relations
Cosmic Microwave Background
Weiss helps propose a satellite mission concept to measure the cosmic microwave background precisely
Athletics
Winner of the 800 meters Gold Medal. Winner of the 400 meters Gold Medal
Honours
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Gerald Ford
President of United States of America
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Gerald Ford
Retirement
Frazier retires after defeat to Foreman
Deputy Prime Minister
Continues as Deputy Prime Minister after national reunification
Patriotic Front Partnership
Mugabe coordinates with Nkomo through the Patriotic Front during settlement talks.
Patriotic Front Established
Nkomo joins Mugabe in presenting a united Patriotic Front at independence negotiations.
Patriotic Front Formed
Nkomo joins Robert Mugabe in forming the Patriotic Front for independence negotiations.
Patriotic Front Strategy
Nkomo supports a Patriotic Front strategy combining negotiation and armed pressure.
ZAPU Leadership
Nkomo leads ZAPU while coordinating its role within the Patriotic Front.
ZIPRA Military Wing
Nkomo's ZAPU operates ZIPRA as its armed wing during the liberation struggle.
Coup
The objective of the Patriotic Front was to overthrow the white minority regime of Ian Smith by means of political pressure and military force
Independence of Rhodesia
The Patriotic Front (PF) is originally formed in 1976 as a political and military alliance between ZAPU and ZANU during the war against white minority rule in Zimbabwe (then called Rhodesia)
Independence of Zimbabwe
The Patriotic Front (PF) is originally formed in 1976 as a political and military alliance between ZAPU and ZANU during the war against white minority rule in Zimbabwe (then called Rhodesia)
Patriotic Front
The Patriotic Front (PF) is originally formed in 1976 as a political and military alliance between ZAPU and ZANU during the war against white minority rule in Zimbabwe (then called Rhodesia). The objective of the Patriotic Front was to overthrow the white minority regime of Ian Smith by means of political pressure and military force
ZANLA
ZAPUs military wing is known as Zimbabwe Peoples Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) and ZANUs guerrillas were known as Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA)
ZANU-PF
The Patriotic Front (PF) is originally formed in 1976 as a political and military alliance between ZAPU and ZANU during the war against white minority rule in Zimbabwe (then called Rhodesia)
ZANU
ZAPUs military wing is known as Zimbabwe Peoples Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) and ZANUs guerrillas were known as Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA). The Patriotic Front (PF) is originally formed in 1976 as a political and military alliance between ZAPU and ZANU during the war against white minority rule in Zimbabwe (then called Rhodesia)
Harvard Book Publication Activities
Solzhenitsyn continued writing and publishing during his years in Western exile.
PEN International Advocacy
Bรถll continued supporting imprisoned and persecuted writers through literary organizations.
National Charter Sets Economic Vision
The National Charter endorses socialism and a leading public sector as guiding principles for Algerian development.
Prime Minister Oversees State Consolidation
Lopo do Nascimento remains central to building the ruling administration during Angola's early civil war.
Nationalization Reshapes Public Enterprises
The government expands state involvement in businesses and property amid postindependence disruption.
National Charter Sets Economic Vision
The National Charter endorses socialism and a leading public sector as guiding principles for Algerian development.
Emir Suspends Kuwaiti Parliament
Emir Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah dissolves the National Assembly and suspends parts of the constitution amid political disputes in Kuwait.
Prime Minister Oversees State Consolidation
Lopo do Nascimento remains central to building the ruling administration during Angola's early civil war.
Nationalization Reshapes Public Enterprises
The government expands state involvement in businesses and property amid postindependence disruption.