Friday July 02, 1976: on this day

July 02, 1976 was the 184th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 02, 1976, who was born and died on July 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Orde Wingate) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 02, 1976?


July 02, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 184th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1976 can also be written as 7/2/1976 in the US and as 2/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1976:

  • 83rd wimbledon womens tennis: chris evert beats e goolagong
  • Formal reunification of north and south vietnam
  • Us supreme court rules death penalty not inherently cruel or unusual.
  • Fall of the republic of vietnam; communist north vietnam declares their union to form the socialist republic of vietnam.
  • End of south vietnam; communist north vietnam annexes the former south vietnam to form the unified socialist republic of vietnam.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 July 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 02, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on July 02, 1976?


Famous people born on July 02, 1976:

  • Darene Lewis

    Former world champion boxer known for powerful punches.

  • Erin Burnett

    American news anchor and reporter known for her work on CNN.

  • Tomáš Vokoun

    Czech-american ice hockey player.

  • Storm Huntley

    Popular news anchor on a major television network.

  • Krisztián Lisztes

    Hungarian footballer.

  • Ľudovít Ódor

    Prime minister of slovakia.

  • Laurent Lefèvre

    French road bike racer.

  • Kon Arimura

    Japanese radio personality and critic.

  • Alan Perathoner
  • Tommy Pistol
  • Georgi Aleksandrov Ivanov
  • Alfonso Bonafede
  • Simen Berntsen
  • Paolo Bossoni
  • Derya Büyükunçu
  • Steve Green

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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


You are 47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 26 days old,

or 2490 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17436 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 02, 1976?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 02, 1976:

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Angelo Costa
  • Caterina Marcenaro

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

  • Greysin Hemingway

    Greysin Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 2nd

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


Holidays on July 02, 1976:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.
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July 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Afternoon Delight
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Sara Smile
  5. - Shop Around

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Combine Harvester
  2. - You To Me Are Everything
  3. - Silly Love Songs
  4. - No Charge
  5. - You Just Might See Me Cry

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  3. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - This Masquerade

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

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

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor, Rico Dawson

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley

Gus

Gus

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway

Cannonball!

Cannonball!

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Starring: David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

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

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

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

By:

"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

By:

The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.

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.

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" …

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

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

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on July 02, 1976?

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

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

On July 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 02, 1976?

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

history

What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of July. 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 July 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

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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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1976 calendar looked like.

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