| Also in 1976... | |
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Punk fashions from London are first seen in U.S. shops; first
punk rock single is released. |
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Long, full skirts,
drawstring blouses and vests worn with boots mark the new
peasant/ethnic look for women. |
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TV premieres include Charlie's Angels, Laverne and
Shirley and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. |
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The U.S. celebrates its 200th birthday July 4 with
bicentennial festivities across the country. |
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Rocky wins Best Picture and Best Director
Oscars®. |
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Perrier water is successfully introduced in the U.S. as the
fitness craze hits its stride. |
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Peanut farmer and Democratic Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter is
elected president of the U.S. |
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The first U.S. female astronaut trainees are accepted by
NASA. |
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Bob Marley and the Wailers introduce Jamaican reggae to a
worldwide audience. |
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Cale Yarborough wins the Winston Cup Championship. |
