1976

1976 (1976th) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1976th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 976th year of the 2nd millennium, the 76th year of the 20th century, and the 7th year of the 1970s decade.

National Party

A national convention was held in Washington, D.C.

Candidates

• David Bergland for US Vice President
• Roger MacBride for US President

Organizations

• The Center for Libertarian Studies was founded by Murray Rothbard.
• Libertarians for Life was founded

Other libertarians

• Ron Paul is elected as a Republican in a special election to replace Robert R. Casey.

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The Year of 1976

Following: 1977