Yearbook archive
Puzzle for August 21, 2026
Replay a past four-clue puzzle. The answer is hidden in a disclosure control to avoid spoilers in normal browsing.
Reveal the year
1976
⚖️ Law & Justice
Firing-squad verdict: Four mercenaries — one American and three British — were executed in Angola after fourteen Western mercenaries were sentenced to either long prison terms or death by firing squad.
👶 Famous Birth
Born deadpan: This Canadian-American actor and film producer, known for comedic and superhero films, would go on to win two Primetime Emmy Awards and gross $6.6 billion worldwide as a leading actor.
🕯️ Famous Death
The last chapter of Mao: This politician, founder of the People's Republic of China and 1st Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, died after leading China from the establishment of the People's Republic until his death.
🏆 Sporting Triumph
Off the scoreboard: At age 14, a Romanian gymnast became the first person in Olympic Games history to receive a perfect score of 10.0 in gymnastics.