1976

What Was Happening in 1976

Heatwave summer, punk erupts, and Concorde goes commercial.

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Number 1 Songs in 1976 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Save Your Kisses for Me"

Brotherhood of Man

The UK's Eurovision Song Contest winner topped the charts for six weeks and was the best-selling single of 1976, its chirpy pop perfectly suited to that scorching summer.

US #1

"Silly Love Songs"

Wings

Paul McCartney's response to critics who dismissed his post-Beatles work topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks, proving his commercial instincts remained sharp.

Biggest Films of 1976 — Box Office Hits

Rocky

Box Office: $117 million

Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in the ultimate underdog story about a small-time Philadelphia boxer. Made for just $1 million, it won Best Picture at the Oscars and launched a franchise spanning five decades.

Fashion and Style of 1976

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1976

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1976

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