Hop on the internet and search for the biggest news stories in the year you were born. Infoplease is a great resource for this. Think about how these news stories, or even statistics, may have shaped your childhood or who you are today.
I think the thing from 1976 that has had the most influence on my life is the bicentennial of the United States. My love for the United States is partially born of my connection with the bicentennial. My bicentennial birth certificate spurred my interest from a young age.
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