1976

1976

MCMLXXVI


 * FA Cup Winners: Southampton
 * Christmas Number One: Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
 * UK Eurovision Entry: Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
 * Eurovision Song Contest Winner: Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
 * Blue Peter Team: John, Pete and Lesley
 * Doctor Who: Tom Baker
 * Radio 1 Breakfast Show DJ: Noel Edmonds
 * Big Christmas Day Films On BBC1: Oliver! (aft.), Airport (eve.)

Main events

 * UK heatwave and drought

TV
(channel and first broadcast date in brackets)

New shows

 * When the Boat Comes In (BBC1, 08 January), Bouquet of Barbed Wire (ITV, 09 January), The Muppet Show (ITV, 13 September), Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (BBC One, 02 October)

New seasons

 * When the Boat Comes In (S2, BBC1, 28 October)

Other TV events

 * Sex Pistols on Today (London)

Music

 * Biggest selling singles: Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me, Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Pussycat - Mississippi, ABBA - Dancing Queen (full list).
 * Biggest selling albums: ABBA - Greatest Hits, Beach Boys - 20 Golden Greats, Demis Roussos - Forever and Ever, Rod Stewart - A Night On The Town (full list)
 * Debut albums: Ramones, Blondie, Slik, Billy Ocean, Boston, City Boy (all eponymous)
 * Other events: Gary Glitter & The Glitter Band Farewell Tour (March)

Births

 * Emma Bunton (21 January)

Birthdays

 * 20: Bernard Sumner,
 * 30:
 * 40: Glenda Jackson,
 * 50:
 * 60:
 * 70: