Friday April 02, 1976: on this day

April 02, 1976 was the 93rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 02, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 02, 1976, who was born and died on April 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor), movies (e.g. The River Niger, directed by Krishna Shah), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 02, 1976?


April 02, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1976 can also be written as 4/2/1976 in the US and as 2/4/1976 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1976 in April 1976 calendar

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April 02, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1976:

  • Portuguese constitution assumed.
  • Norodom sihanouk is forced to resign as head of state of kampuchea by the khmer rouge led by pol pot and is placed under house arrest.
  • Prince norodom sihanouk resigns as leader of cambodia and is placed under house arrest.

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April 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 06:58 am and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Who was born on April 02, 1976?


Famous people born on April 02, 1976:

  • Zane Lamprey
    Zane Lamprey

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Daisuke Namikawa
    Daisuke Namikawa

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Jean-Christophe Sarnin

    He was a french breaststroke swimmer who represented france at the 1996 summer olympics in atlanta.

  • Thierry Lincou

    After winning the world title, he was ranked nadeg1 as a french squash player.

  • Rory Sabbatini

    South african golfer.

  • Evan McMullin

    Former independent presidential candidate.

  • Andreas Anastasopoulos

    Greek shot putter.

  • Aaron Lohr

    American singer and actor.

  • Pattie Mallette

    Family member.

  • Geneva Cruz

    Singer and actress from the philippines (smokey mountains).

  • Lucy Diakovska
  • Raluca Turcan
  • Takahiro Yamanishi
  • Serhij Černjavs'kyj
  • Adam F. Goldberg
  • Igor Gjuzelov
  • Ruggero Marzoli
  • Sébastien Fournier-Bidoz

Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender

    German-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal

    Pedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.

  • Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt

    American actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.

  • Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez

    Puerto rican model, singer and actress.

  • Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni

    American film and television actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Shirley Douglas
    Shirley Douglas

    Canadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...

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April 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years and 22 days old,

or 576 months and 22 days old,

or 2507 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17554 days old,

if you were born on April 02, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1976?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1976.

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April 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 02, 1976:

  • Taos Amrouche

    Algerian writer known for her contributions to literature.

  • Ray Teal

    Actor sheriff roy coffee-bonanza, dies at 74.

  • Carlo Grano
  • Rolando Quadri

What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?

Famous deaths on April 2nd:

  • Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris

    American actress and comedian (b. 1928).

  • Alma Delia Fuentes
    Alma Delia Fuentes

    Mexican actress (d. 2017).

  • Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea

    Actor from ireland-america (d. 2013).

  • Jennifer Syme
    Jennifer Syme

    American actress (born 1972).

  • Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly

    Singer/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.

  • Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille

    Actor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.

  • Samuel Morse

    American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.

  • Winnie Mandela

    Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...

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April 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 02, 1976:

  • JP and Trang in Valleyfair
  • Blessed Arnold of Leuven
  • International Children's Book Day
  • Malvinas Day in Argentina.
  • Sizdah be dar in Iran

Observances on April 02, 1976:

  • World Autism Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on April 02, 1976:

  • Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
  • Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
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April 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 29th and April 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

April 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Dream Weaver
  3. - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
  4. - Let Your Love Flow
  5. - Sweet Thing

April 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

April 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  3. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  4. - Convoy
  5. - December '63

April 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

April 02, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - He's A Friend
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Happy Music
  5. - Daylight

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April 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 02, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The River Niger

The River Niger

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Krishna Shah

Starring: Cicely Tyson, James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Glynn Turman

Caddie

Caddie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Donald Crombie

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

All the President's Men

All the President's Men

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

The Bad News Bears

The Bad News Bears

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten

Country: United States of America

April 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 02, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

April 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 02, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

Spandau by Albert Speer

Spandau

By:

This book is among the most remarkable ever written. The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials convicted the prisoners of writing. They were forbidden to use any typewriters.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd

The Adams Chronicles

By:

The Adams Chronicles is a text-and-picture history of four generations from one of America's most prominent families. It tells the story largely in their own words, mainly through letters and diaries.

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.

April 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 02, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

history

Who was the US President on April 02, 1976?

On April 02, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1976?

On April 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 02, 1976?

On April 02, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 2nd?

April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
  • 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.

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history

What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

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What was the calendar for April 1976?

April 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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