The 1970s

1976 50 years ago

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, triggering a destructive tsunami, killing…

The 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami occurred on August 17, 1976, at 00:11 local time near the islands of Mindanao and Sulu, in the Philippines. It measured 8.0 on the moment …

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, triggering a destructive tsunami, killing…

1976 50 years ago

The Korean axe murder incident in Panmunjom results in the deaths of two US Army officers.

The Panmunjom axe murder incident, also known as the Korean axe atrocity incident, was the killing of two United Nations Command officers, Captain Arthur Bonifas and First Lieutena…

The Korean axe murder incident in Panmunjom results in the deaths of two US Army officers.

1976 50 years ago

The Soviet Union's robotic probe Luna 24 successfully lands on the Moon.

The Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from its formation in 1922 until its dissol…

The Soviet Union's robotic probe Luna 24 successfully lands on the Moon.

1976 50 years ago

James Murray, American comedian

James Stephen "Murr" Murray, is an American improvisational comedian, author, and actor. He is a member of The Tenderloins, a comedy troupe also consisting of Brian Quinn, Sal Vulc…

James Murray, American comedian

1976 50 years ago

Jeff Gutt, American singer-songwriter

Jeffrey Adam Gutt is an American singer and songwriter who has been the lead vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots since November 2017. He is also the former lead vocalist for the nu me…

Jeff Gutt, American singer-songwriter

1976 50 years ago

Jeff Halpern, American ice hockey player

Jeffrey Craig Halpern is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Washington Capitals twice, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, New Y…

Jeff Halpern, American ice hockey player

1976 50 years ago

Brad Scott, Australian footballer and coach

Bradley David Walter Scott is a former Australian rules footballer who is currently the coach of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played for H…

Brad Scott, Australian footballer and coach

1976 50 years ago

Chris Scott, Australian footballer and coach

Christopher Michael Scott is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League (AFL) best known for being a dual premiership player with the Brisbane Lions and…

Chris Scott, Australian footballer and coach

1976 50 years ago

Petero Civoniceva, Fijian-Australian rugby league player

Petero Civoniceva, is a Fijian-Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian internat…

Petero Civoniceva, Fijian-Australian rugby league player

1976 50 years ago

Dan Cloutier, Canadian ice hockey player and coach

Daniel Cloutier is a Canadian ice hockey executive and former player. Previously a goaltender, he holds an executive position with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Guelph Storm, the…

Dan Cloutier, Canadian ice hockey player and coach

1976 50 years ago

Aaron Dessner, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer

Aaron Brooking Dessner is an American musician. He is best known as a founding member of the rock band the National, with whom he has recorded ten studio albums; a co-founder of th…

Aaron Dessner, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer

1976 50 years ago

Tim Duncan, American basketball player

Timothy Theodore Duncan is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Ass…

Tim Duncan, American basketball player

1976 50 years ago

God Shammgod, American basketball player and coach

God Shammgod, formerly known as Shammgod Wells, is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the National Baske…

God Shammgod, American basketball player and coach

1976 50 years ago

Dieter Brummer, Australian actor (died 2021)

Dieter Kirk Brummer was an Australian actor. He was best known for his roles in television soap operas, including playing Shane Parrish in Home and Away from 1992 to 1996 and Troy …

Dieter Brummer, Australian actor (died 2021)

1976 50 years ago

Juan Pablo Sorín, Argentinian footballer and sportscaster

Juan Pablo Sorín is an Argentine former footballer and current sports broadcaster, who played as a left-back or left midfielder. He had a successful club career in his native Argen…

Juan Pablo Sorín, Argentinian footballer and sportscaster

1976 50 years ago

Iván de la Peña, Spanish footballer

Iván de la Peña López is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Iván de la Peña, Spanish footballer

1976 50 years ago

Stacey Jones, New Zealand rugby league player

Stacey William Jones is a New Zealand professional rugby league coach who is the head coach of New Zealand at international level. He is a former professional rugby league football…

Stacey Jones, New Zealand rugby league player

1976 50 years ago

Michael P

Michael Patrick Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanist…

Michael P

1976 50 years ago

Amanda Palmer, American singer-songwriter and pianist

Amanda MacKinnon Palmer is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist who was the lead vocalist, pianist, and lyricist of the duo the Dresden Dolls She perfor…

Amanda Palmer, American singer-songwriter and pianist

1976 50 years ago

Victor Glover, American astronaut

Victor Jerome Glover Jr. is an American naval officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut of the 2013 class. A former F/A‑18 pilot and graduate of the United States Air Force Test Pilo…

Victor Glover, American astronaut

1976 50 years ago

Calvin Booth, American basketball player and executive

Calvin Lawrence Booth is a former NBA basketball player and team executive who most recently served as the general manager of the Denver Nuggets. He played 10 seasons for various N…

Calvin Booth, American basketball player and executive

1976 50 years ago

Ayelet Shaked, former Israeli Minister of Justice

Ayelet Shaked is an Israeli former politician, activist, and software engineer. She served as Minister of Interior from 2021 to 2022 and as Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2019. B…

Ayelet Shaked, former Israeli Minister of Justice

1976 50 years ago

Martha Wainwright, Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist

Martha Wainwright is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. She has released seven critically acclaimed studio albums.

Martha Wainwright, Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist

1976 50 years ago

Kardinal Offishall, Canadian rapper and record producer/executive

Jason Drew Harrow, better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer. Often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", he has been regarde…

Kardinal Offishall, Canadian rapper and record producer/executive