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The following events occurred in the year 1976:

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↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In 1991, Percy became a prefect, and was thus starting his fifth year. He turned fifteen years old about a week before the term started. 1991 - 15 = 1976.
↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. When the Drumstrang students arrive at Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament, Ron mentions that Krum is still only eighteen years old. 1994 - 18 = 1976.

20th century : 1970s
1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1979