1976 Collection (#11)

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader, with visitors
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here sharing a meal with two visitors, and two Chinese interpreters seated behind. Date: circa 1960s

Mao Zedong meeting Che Guevara
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seen here meeting and greeting Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967), the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary

Mao Tse Tung Chinese China Communism Communist
mao, tse, tung, chinese, china, communism, communist, leader, zedong, 1893, 1976, chairman, meeting, greeting, western, visitors, shaking, hands, smiling, diplomacy, 1960s, east, west, history

Fidel Castro, President of Cuba
Fidel Castro (Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, b 1926), Cuban communist politician and former President of Cuba (1976-2008). Date: circa 1980s

James Callaghan, Labour politician
James "Jim" Callaghan (Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, 1912-2005), Labour politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1964-1967, Home Secretary 1967-1970

Cardinal Basil Hume and Fenner Brockway
Cardinal Basil Hume (George Basil Hume, 1923-1999, standing), English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Westminster from 1976, speaking at Central Hall, Westminster, London

Peter Mandelson and others at a press conference
Peter Mandelson (b 1953), Labour politician, David Cockcroft, Tom Shebbeare, Peter Bennett and Sue Ferguson sitting at a desk during a British Youth Council press conference, London

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist leader
Chinese Communist leader, Mao Zedong (1893-1976), also known as Chairman Mao, around the age of 40. Date: 1930s

Nikita Khrushchev with Mao Zedong
Russian premier Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) and Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976) greet each other warmly. The USSR was giving substantial aid to China at the time. Date: 1950s

Elisabeth Rethberg, German soprano
Elisabeth Rethberg (1894-1976) German soprano, here photographed in the part she created as the title role in Richard Strauss's Die agyptische Helena Date: November 1928

MEXICO/ARCHAEOLOGY
A Skeleton of a Maya tomb with its gifts in the National Museum of Mexico-city. Date: 1976

Friends having drink and fun, smiling
1976, Medium Group Of People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Mid Adult Men, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Waist Up

Couples sitting on sailing boat, smiling
1976, Four People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Head And Shoulders, Three Quarter Length, Swimming Costume

Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-N OO-SRF (msn 76), of SABENA at London Heathrow Airport. (SABENA - Societe Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aerien) Date: circa 1976

Agusta-Bell AB 206A Jet Ranger 0652
Svenska Marinen (Swedish Navy) - Agusta-Bell AB 206A Jet Ranger 0652 2-52, of 2 HkpDiv 52. Date: circa 1976

SaB J 35F Draken 35480 35
Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force) - SaB J 35F Draken 35480 35, of F 10 at ??ngelholm. Date: circa 1976

Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1A XX218
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1A XX218 (msn 054/312054), of N0, 208(R) Squadron. (Retired to FAF Cosford as an instructional airframe in 2020). Date: 1976

Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1 XX162
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1 XX162 (msn 009/312009), at the 1976 SBAC Farnborough Airshow from 5-12 September 1976. prior to customer delivery. Date: 1976

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG. 1 XV571 A
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 XV571 A, of No.43 Squadron, at RAF Leuchars.. ( the FG.1 were former Royal Navy Phantoms, transferred to the RAF)

Dassault Falcon 20D HZ-KA3 (msn 174), of the Kamal Adham-Brazilian Coffee Institute. Date: 1976

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N30RP (msn 113) of RCA - (Radio Corporation of America) Date: circa 1976

McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II 35+07
Luftwaffe - McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Phantom II 35+07, of AufklarungsGeschwader 51. Date: circa 1976

Cessna 500 Citation I D-IANE (msn 500-0121), of Rendburger Fliegerschule, from Kiel, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1976

Cessna 500 Citation I ZS-IYY (msn 500-0078), of LTA-Engineering Design & Construction. Date: circa 1976

SNIAS SN. 601 Corvette F-BVPE
SNIAS SN.601 Corvette F-BVPE (msn 21), of Air Alsace - Air France, at London Heathrow Airport, on 3 May 1976. Date: 1976

Gates Learjet 24D VH-BSJ (msn 24-266), of B. S. Stillwell Date: circa 1976

Rockwell Sabre 60 N100Y (msn 306-50). of Purolator Courier, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1976

Cessna 500 Citation I VH-UCC (msn 500-0142), of Southbank Aviation (Pty) Ltd. / Kooralbyn. Date: circa 1976

Gates Learjet 25B ZS-MTD (msn 25-160), of the Messina Development Company, at Johannesburg Airport. Date: circa 1976

Gates Learjet 24D N118J (msn 24-273), of Combs-Gates Denver Inc.. Date: 1976

The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas)
989526 The Torment of the Adulterers, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Garnier, Pierre (1847-1937); 95.9x176.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Torment of the Adulterers; Les Supplice des Adulteres)

Malcolm Macdonald after scoring for Arsenal 1976 against Newcastle United

Malcolm Macdonald with Arsenal after scoring goal 1976

Malcolm Macdonald scores goal for Arsenal 1976

Steve Daley Manchester United v Wolves March 1976 Steve Daley sends a pass between Uniteds Gerry Daly and Brian Greenhoff people © Mirrorpix

Manchesters Gordon Hill seen here in action during the FA Cup Final between Manchester United v Southampton. May 1976

West Ham v Tottenham Hotspur 1976 Geoff Pike of West Ham and Alfie Conn seen here in action

Daily Mirror Quiz Book 1976

Daily Mirror Pop Club Logo Badge 1976

Girls playing brass instruments. St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. Circa 1976

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visiting the offices of the Daily Mirror Newspaper in Holborn, London, Thursday 26th February 1976

Queen Elizabeth II visiting the offices of the Daily Mirror Newspaper in Holborn, London, Thursday 26th February 1976

Margaret Thatcher celebrates with women Tories at the Conservative conference in Brighton, October 1976

Margaret Thatcher giving speech at conference - October 1976

TED HEATH AND MARGARET THATCHER - 10TH OCTOBER 1976

MARGARET THATCHER. PICTURED IN 1976

Margaret Thatcher with David Steele and Jim Callaghan at Remembrance Day Service - November 1976

MARGARET THATCHERs SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. MRS THATCHER AT HER CHELSEA HOME WITH HUSBAND DENIS AND CHILDREN MARK AND CAROL. PICTURED ON 13TH DECEMBER 1976

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"1976: A Year of Milestones and Iconic Moments" In 1976, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From military badges to breathtaking take-offs, this year was filled with captivating moments. The year kicked off with the majestic Concorde taking flight, showcasing its groundbreaking supersonic capabilities. As it soared through the skies, it symbolized humanity's relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. Amidst turbulent weather conditions, the Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall in a gale, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience. Its unwavering strength mirrored the determination displayed by individuals around the globe during challenging times. Meanwhile, at the London Film Festival Poster exhibition in 1976, creativity flourished as artists showcased their unique visions on celluloid. The vibrant posters captured both imagination and reality while celebrating cinema's power to transport us to different worlds. On wheels, automotive enthusiasts marveled at two iconic vehicles -the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Triumph Stag- both epitomizing style and performance. The orange hue of the Corvette Stingray turned heads wherever it went while the sleek lines of Triumph Stag embodied elegance on every road traveled. Literature lovers were captivated by Agatha Christie's timeless mysteries which continued to enthrall readers decades after their initial publication in 1924. Her brilliant storytelling transported audiences into intricate webs of suspense where clues unraveled one page at a time. As British Airways' Concorde G-BOAC gracefully took off from Heathrow Airport, passengers embarked on extraordinary journeys across continents at unprecedented speeds. This marvel of aviation technology united people from diverse backgrounds and bridged distances like never before. Back on land but still within reach for adventure-seekers was RAF Lyneham's flight simulator in Wiltshire. It provided aspiring pilots with an opportunity to experience virtual flights that simulated real-life scenarios—a testament to the dedication and precision of those who serve in the armed forces.