Trends of 1976

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Popular Baby Names
Michael & Jennifer

Most Popular Names

Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer

Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating

Most Popular Book
Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice

Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature

Popular Gadget
Apple I

First Apple computer sold as a kit

Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life

Most Popular Movie
Rocky

by John G. Avildsen

Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film

US President
Gerald Ford

Republican Party

Pardoned Nixon, post-Watergate healing

Most Popular Song
Silly Love Songs

by Wings

Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit

Dow Jones Close
$1004.65

Year-End Close

+18% from previous year

Stagflation & bear market era

Most Popular Toy
Pong Console

One of the earliest video games for homes