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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Save the Children: cover of rock album must be removed from Wikipedia

The organization Save the Children is requesting that the cover of Scorpions' 1976 album 'Virgin Killer' be removed from the Finnish version of Wikipedia due to concerns about child sexualization.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

1976 Star Wars teaser trailer resurfaces and fans amazed by 1 major difference

A 1976 teaser trailer for the original Star Wars film has surfaced online, revealing a significant difference from the final version that has surprised fans.

Feb 25 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the spotlight since 1976, Jorge Aragão receives third tribute album in a year with Renan Oliveira's album

Jorge Aragão is celebrated with a new tribute album by Renan Oliveira just ahead of his 77th birthday, showcasing the continued relevance of his samba music.

Feb 25 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A parish in Vitoria, scene of the largest massacre of the Transition, declared a 'place of memory'

The church of San Francisco de Asís in Vitoria has been designated a 'place of memory' due to a tragic police incident in 1976 that resulted in the death of five workers.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Books Unravel the Last Military Coup in Argentina

This article explores significant books that examine the military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, highlighting the societal impact and the continued political ramifications 50 years later.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Today on TV: The movie whose main star tragically died soon after its release

The article discusses the enduring impact of the 1976 film 'Network' and its relevance in today's society, particularly in light of its themes of media, depression, and sensationalism.

Feb 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tatus Fombellida, the life of the only woman in the 1976 photograph of the New Basque Cuisine

Tatus Fombellida, a historic figure in Basque dining, reflects on her experiences as the only woman featured in a famous 1976 photograph that marked the New Basque Cuisine movement's inception.

Feb 22 • 04:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Woman Fell into the Depths, and No One Ever Saw Her Again. The Greatest Mystery of Brno Continues to This Day

The article recounts the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Marie Bartošová following a ground collapse in Brno in 1976, an incident that remains unsolved after fifty years.

Feb 20 • 05:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnaval Designer Leandro Vieira parades with ring worn by Ney Matogrosso in historic 1976 show

Leandro Vieira, the carnaval designer for Imperatriz Leopoldinense, paraded with a ring gifted by Ney Matogrosso, who wore it during a significant performance in 1976.

Feb 16 • 06:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Bloody Inferno on Snow. Only One Girl Survived the Cable Car Tragedy

A cable car disaster in the Dolomites in 1976 resulted in the death of 42 individuals, with only one girl surviving, highlighting significant safety failures.

Feb 16 • 05:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The unleashed monster: 50 years ago, the word hyperinflation became commonplace

The article discusses the historical context of hyperinflation in Argentina, particularly focusing on the brief tenure of Emilio Mondelli as the last minister of Economy under a democratic government before a military coup.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The MUAC reviews collectivity and resistance in Mexico from 1976 to 1985

The MUAC's new exhibition explores the role of collective artistic movements in Mexico during the turbulent years of 1976-1985, when creating art became a form of resistance against political repression.

Feb 13 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of 1976 left beautiful samba enredos - remember the harvest sung 50 years ago by the revelers of Rio de Janeiro

The article reflects on the samba enredos of the 1976 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, contrasting it with the perceived decline in quality of recent years' samba compositions.

Feb 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sports Badge: "3000 meters and shot put suit me"

Marianne Liermann has been awarded for her extraordinary achievement of obtaining the German Sports Badge for the 50th consecutive year, a feat she has accomplished without interruption since 1976.

Feb 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

VIDEO | Malinin added a backflip to his short program

Ilia Malinin performed a backflip in his short program at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, a move not seen at the Games since 1976.

Feb 10 • 22:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: She left Argentina during the dictatorship and adopted Brazil as her home

Silvia Cevasco, a journalist who fled Argentina due to the military dictatorship in 1976, found a new home in Brazil where she became a translator and Spanish teacher.

Feb 9 • 20:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The public almost went crazy: an American performed a move banned for 50 years

21-year-old athlete Ilia Malinin successfully executed a backflip during a team competition, a move that had been banned since 1976, eliciting massive cheers from the audience.

Feb 8 • 20:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Second federal judge blocks IRS from sharing addresses with ICE

A federal judge has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayers' residential addresses with ICE, citing potential violations of privacy protections in the Tax Act of 1976.

Feb 6 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

FLIGHT ⟩ Supersonic Concorde Flights

On January 21, 1976, the Concorde began its regular supersonic flights, marking a historic moment in civil aviation.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Album 'Meus caros amigos' by Chico Buarque celebrates 50 years as the artist's 'best of'

Chico Buarque's album 'Meus caros amigos', released in 1976, marks its 50th anniversary, showcasing the artist's significant contributions to Brazilian music during a time of censorship.

Feb 5 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Olympics in Innsbruck 1976: "In the morning, I feel quite dizzy"

Athletes at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck complained about the 'military beds' in the Olympic Village before the games began, reflecting on the harsh winter conditions and the competitive spirit of the event.

Feb 4 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

"Gold-Rosi" at the Olympics: "She never wanted to win"

The article reflects on the life of Rosi Mittermaier, who captivated Germans during the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, not just through her achievements but by her humble nature.

Feb 4 • 05:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Repubblica50: Our Documentary

On January 14, 1976, a Wednesday, Ezio Mauro tells the history of the newspaper Repubblica in a documentary, reflecting on five decades of revolutions that have changed the narrative of events in Italy and the world.

Jan 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Our First Fifty Years: An Exhibition and an Event to Celebrate with Our Readers

The article announces a special exhibition and event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the newspaper Repubblica, highlighting its impact on Italian journalism since its inception in 1976.

Jan 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Why are these 20 albums that turn 50 in 2026 so good

The article discusses the significance of 20 influential albums released in 1976, highlighting the emergence of punk music and notable artists such as the Ramones, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Joni Mitchell.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Fear of being strangled" – the curious seatbelt worries of 1976

The article discusses the introduction of seatbelt laws in West Germany in 1976, highlighting the initial reluctance of drivers to wear seatbelts and the bizarre arguments presented against them at the time.

Jan 6 • 05:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Cars 50 Years Ago: Fiesta with the GTI

The article reviews significant car innovations from 1976, including the introduction of seatbelt laws in West Germany.

Jan 5 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Year 1976: Freedom or Socialism

The article discusses significant events from 1976, including Rosi Mittermaier's victory, Silvia Sommerlath's marriage, and the internal struggles within the CSU following a lost Bundestag election.

Jan 5 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

A blistering heatwave, scorching politics and the red hot Sex Pistols, welcome to 1976!

The summer of 1976 marked a notable period in Britain characterized by extreme heat, political upheaval, and the innovative punk music scene epitomized by the Sex Pistols.

Jan 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

World Stand Up Star Coming to Arena Zagreb, His Videos Have Two Billion Views

American comedian Gabriel Iglesias, known as Fluffy, is set to perform at Arena Zagreb on June 3, 2026, as part of his global tour titled "The 1976 Tour."

Jan 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From collective hero to individual savior, 1976 was the key year of the Transition

The death of Franco did not mark the end of the dictatorship, but rather laid the groundwork for democracy through street tension and reformist discussions, as depicted in a documentary by Cecilia and José Juan Bartolomé.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Courage of the Struggle

The article discusses an early television segment by Dr. Maria Vittoria Antonaroli Liistro that taught children about sex education shortly after the establishment of the Italian Republic in 1976.

Dec 31 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Screens Without Scandal

The article explores how cinema has evolved over fifty years in its techniques, languages, formats, and its relationship with the body and desire, referencing significant films from 1976 in Milan.

Dec 31 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Science Policy: "We Cannot Be Unpolitical"

The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Düsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.

Dec 29 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Argentine Justice Keeps Alive Cases of Dictatorship Crimes Amid Milei's Denial Offensive

Amid Javier Milei's denialist offensive, Argentine courts continue to uphold human rights violation cases from the dictatorship era (1976-1983), despite ongoing pressure against memory, truth, and justice policies.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC

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