Vol. 1970s · No. 1976 · PRICE 25¢
The 1976 Times
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July 4, 1976 | United States
Bicentennial Beats, Cosmic Leaps, and Punk Revolutions
In 1976, America celebrated two centuries of independence while culture and technology underwent radical transformations. From the founding of Apple Computer and the dawn of British punk to historic leaps in space exploration and sports, it was a pivotal year of renewal and bold ambition.
Apple Computer is Founded
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne establish Apple Computer in a garage, laying the groundwork for the personal computing revolution.
Nadia Comăneci Scores the First Perfect 10
Fourteen-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci stuns the world by earning the first perfect 10.0 score in Olympic gymnastics history.
Also this year
Viking 1 Lands on Mars
July 20, 1976 | NASA Space Mission
NASA's Viking 1 becomes the first American spacecraft to safely touch down on Mars, transmitting historic close-up photos of the red planet's landscape.
Sex Pistols Release 'Anarchy in the U.K.'
November 26, 1976 | Punk Rock, UK
The Sex Pistols unleash their fiery debut single, igniting the British punk explosion with raw sound and anti-establishment fury.
Premiere of 'Rocky'
November 21, 1976 | Film, USA
Sylvester Stallone stars in his self-penned underdog boxing saga, which turns into a colossal box-office phenomenon and wins Best Picture.
Operation Entebbe
July 4, 1976 | Military, Uganda
Israeli commando units conduct a high-risk night raid at Entebbe Airport to successfully rescue over 100 hostages from a hijacked airliner.
Death of Mao Zedong
September 9, 1976 | China, History
The founding leader of the People's Republic of China dies at age 82, bringing an end to the Cultural Revolution and setting off a era of political transition.