One million people assemble in Beijing on September 18, 1976 for a mass memorial meeting for Chairman Mao who died September 9, 1976 -- Daily LIFT #2076 The memorial meeting, one of the largest in human history, was attended by many party and state leaders. From the Chinese Press: "The cause for which our great leader Chairman Mao fought all his life is inseparably linked to the masses of the people. He brought brightness to our country and happiness to the people of all nati