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1976 in United States of America — Page 3

Explore 97 historical events and records for United States of America in 1976.

Historical records for United States of America in 1976

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Taxi Driver

Scorsese, Martin · Arts / Cinema

Directs, Taxi Driver

The Bicentennial Man

Asimov, Isaac · Arts / Literature

Asimov published The Bicentennial Man, a novella about a robot's long pursuit of human identity.

The Bicentennial Man Collection

Asimov, Isaac · Arts / Literature

Asimov published The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories, bringing his titular novella together with shorter fiction.

The Boys Are Back in Town

Gorham, Scott · Member of Thin Lizzy · Arts / Popular Music

Contributes guitar to The Boys Are Back in Town, one of Thin Lizzy's signature songs.

The Cassandra Crossing

Gardner, Ava Lavinia · Arts / Cinema

Stars in The Cassandra Crossing

The Enforcer

Eastwood, Clinton "Clint" · San Francisco · Film Actor · Arts / Cinema

Returns as Harry Callahan in The Enforcer, the third Dirty Harry film.

The Front

Allen, Woody · Arts / Cinema

Woody Allen stars in "The Front", directed by Martin Ritt, a humorous and poignant account of Hollywood blacklisting during the 1950s

The Front

Ritt, Martin · Arts / Cinema

Woody Allen stars in "The Front", directed by Martin Ritt, a humorous and poignant account of Hollywood blacklisting during the 1950s

The Great Train Robbery

Crichton, John Michael · Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Great Train Robbery". Publication of "Eaters of the Dead"

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Eastwood, Clinton "Clint" · Hollywood · Actor and Director · Arts / Cinema

Directs and stars in The Outlaw Josey Wales, one of his major westerns.

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Locke, Sondra · Shelbyville · Arts / Cinema

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)

The Return of a Man Called Horse

Kershner, Irvin · Arts / Cinema

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

Stewart, James Maitland · Arts / Cinema

Stars in, "The Shootist"

Their Greatest Hits

Frey, Glenn · Member of Eagles · Arts / Popular Music

Appears on Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, one of the most successful compilation albums in rock history.

Toby Award Chorus Line Actress

McKechnie, Donna · Arts / Theatre

Donna McKechnie won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Cassie in A Chorus Line.

Welcome to LA Production

Altman, Robert · Director · Arts / Cinema

Robert Altman produced Welcome to LA, a film directed by Alan Rudolph.

Zoot Allures

Zappa, Frank Vincent · Los Angeles · Composer · Arts / Popular Music

Releases Zoot Allures, including extended guitar work and a more stripped-down studio sound.

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