Monday January 05, 1976: on this day

January 05, 1976 was the 5th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 05, 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 05, 1976, who was born and died on January 05, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Convoy by C. W. McCall), 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 5th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1976?


January 05, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 5th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1976 can also be written as 1/5/1976 in the US and as 5/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 05, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1976:

  • Macneil-lehrer report premieres on pbs
  • Cambodia is renamed the democratic kampuchea by the khmer rouge.
  • Ten protestant civilians are shot dead by a paramilitary group at kingsmill in county armagh, northern ireland (part of the troubles).
  • The pol pot regime proclaims a new constitution for democratic kampuchea.
  • The khmer rouge announce that the new constitution of democratic kampuchea is ratified.
  • The troubles: gunmen shoot dead ten protestant civilians after stopping their minibus at kingsmill in county armagh, northern ireland, uk, allegedly as retaliation for a string of attacks on catholic civilians in the area by loyalists, particularly the killing of six catholics the night before.

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January 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 05, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 10:08 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 05, 1976?


Famous people born on January 05, 1976:

  • Laria Smith

    Investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on environmental issues.

  • Diego Tristán

    Spanish footballer.

  • Matt Wachter

    American bass player (thirty seconds to mars, angels & airwaves).

  • Shintarō Asanuma

    Japanese singer and voice actor.

  • Raphaëlle Lubansu
  • Nannie de Villiers
  • Severin Lüthi
  • Massimiliano Varrese
  • Yvon Rakotoarimiandry
  • Shawnta Rogers
  • Érica Sánchez
  • Jair Peralta

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 24 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17616 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 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 05, 1976?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1976.

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January 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1976:

  • Mal Evans

    British manager of the beatles' road network (d. 1976).

  • John A. Costello

    Irish lawyer and politician, 3rd taoiseach of ireland (b. 1891).

  • Georges E Migot

    French composer dies at the age of 84.

  • Hamit Kaplan
  • John Aloysius Costello
  • Checco Durante
  • Max Kleiber
  • Károly Takács
  • Malcolm «Mal» Evans

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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January 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1976:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1976 was Convoy by C. W. McCall, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 05, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1976 was Sing A Song by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 05, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 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

Inn of the Damned

Inn of the Damned

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Terry Bourke

Starring: Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Fürst

January 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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

How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

January 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

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If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

1876 by Gore Vidal

1876

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Storm Warning by Jack Higgins

Storm Warning

By:

A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

By:

Williams, who was later called the "old Crocodile" late in his life, believed that the past was always present. This is evident in Williams' constant shifting and intermingling times, places, and events.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

By:

Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.

January 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1976?

On January 05, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1976?

On January 05, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1976?

On January 05, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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.

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