1 August 1976 July 31, 2021 Author: Staff Niki Lauda has a severe accident that almost claims his life at the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring Famous Words of Inspiration..."For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off." Johnny Carson — Click here for more from Johnny Carson Related posts: 26 June 1906 18 August 1976 12 August 1976 18 January 1976 26 June 1906 26 June 1906 1 May 1994 1 May 1994 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 Categories: History Tags: 1 August, 1976