Live gavel to gavel NBC Television continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

The Democratic Party tackles an all-day agenda.

THE CREDENTIALS REPORT precedes the traditional floor debate during which challenges to the legitimacy of some delegated are raised and resolved.

THE RULES REPORT nominates a woman as permanent chairman, fulfilling a mandate from the 1972 convention. Republican Lindy Boggs of Louisiana wins unanimously. 

THE PLATFORM REPORT lists the Democratic position on national issues. 
Among the goals: a complete overhaul of the tax system; enactment of a national health-insurance plan; and a $5 billion cut in defense spending.