Saturday January 03, 1976: on this day

January 03, 1976 was the 3rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 03, 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 January 03, 1976, who was born and died on January 03, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1976?


January 03, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1976 can also be written as 1/3/1976 in the US and as 3/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 03, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1976:

  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • The international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights, adopted by the united nations general assembly, comes into force.

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January 03, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 03, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 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 January 3rd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 08:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Who was born on January 03, 1976?


Famous people born on January 03, 1976:

  • Radek Bonk

    Czech former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for 15 seasons.

  • Nicholas Gonzalez

    American physician (b. 1947).

  • Alisen Down

    Alisen down is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as battlestar galactica and maudie.

  • Angela Yee

    Co-host of the popular radio show 'The Breakfast Club.

  • Angelos Basinas

    Greek footballer.

  • Dinara Drukarova

    Russian actress.

  • Mendel Witzenhauser soccer player (Ajax

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  • Satya Oblet
  • Dimitri Agostini
  • Fatima-Zahra Mansouri
  • Nelson
  • Lee Hyung-taik
  • Charles Yu
  • Reinhard Leiter
  • Brad Parscale
  • Daniel Solà
  • Alessia Morani

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 17 days old,

or 2520 weeks

or 17640 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 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 January 03, 1976?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 03, 1976.

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January 03, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1976:

  • E. B. White

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  • Michael V Love

    Us test pilot (x-24) dies in an f-4 accident at the age of 37.

  • Mateusz Glinski

    Composer dies at 83.

  • John Ainsworth-Davis

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Joseph Joffre

    French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Marguriete Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

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January 03, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1976:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1976 was Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 03, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saturday Night
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Let's Do It Again

January 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 03, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  3. - I Believe In Father Christmas
  4. - Glass Of Champagne
  5. - Let's Twist Again / The Twist

January 03, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1976 was Walk Away From Love by David Ruffin, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 03, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Walk Away From Love
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Love Machine (Part 1)

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January 03, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Rooster Cogburn

Rooster Cogburn

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Stuart Millar

Starring: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Jordan

Country: United States of America

January 03, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

January 03, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

Power! by Michael Korda

Power!

By:

This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

The Age Of Napoleon by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Napoleon

By:

The Age of Napoleon examines the remarkable chain of events that pushed Europe out of the Enlightenment into the age of democracy.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.

January 03, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

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Who was the US President on January 03, 1976?

On January 03, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1976?

On January 03, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1976?

On January 03, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. 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 January 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

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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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1976 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 3, 1976