On This Day - What happened 4 July 1976 AD

Peres and Rabin were responsible for approving what became known as the Entebbe rescue operation, which took place on 4 July 1976.

A powerful new lighting system was installed in advance of the American Bicentennial in 1976. The statue was the focal point for Operation Sail, a regatta of tall ships from all over the world that entered New York Harbor on July 4, 1976, and sailed around Liberty Island. The day concluded with a spectacular display of fireworks near the statue.