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May 05, 1976 was the 126th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 05, 1976, who was born and died on May 05, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Welcome Back by John Sebastian), movies (e.g. 1900, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1976?
- May 05, 1976: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1976?
- May 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1976?
What day of the week was May 05, 1976?
May 05, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 05, 1976 can also be written as 5/5/1976 in the US and as 5/5/1976 in UK and Europe.
May 05, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1976:
- Anderlecht wins 16th soccer europe cup ii.
- Train collision at schiedam, netherlands, kills 24.
May 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 05, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 01:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.
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Who was born on May 05, 1976?
Famous people born on May 05, 1976:
- Sausha Thomas
Former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.
- Sage Stallone
Sage stallone was an american actor known for his roles in films such as rocky v and daylight.
- Brandon Straka
Founder of the #WalkAway campaign encouraging people to leave the Democratic Party.
- Ariya Hidayat
Indonesian businessman with interests in various industries.
- Kieran McCarthy
British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
- Juan Pablo Sorín
Argentinian footballer and sportscaster.
- Dieter Brummer
Australian actor (d. 2021).
- Jean-François Dumoulin
Canadian race car driver.
- Anastasios Pantos
Greek footballer.
- Jeremy Ward
American singer-guitarist (the mars volta & de facto).
- Juan Sorín
Argentinian sportscaster and footballer.
- Jeremy Michael Ward
- Duke Udi
- Jerod Ward
- Hi-Tek
- Jose Llana
- Déborah Heissler
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
![Michael Palin]()
Michael PalinBritish actor, comedian, and writer.
![Chris Brown]()
Chris BrownAmerican actor, singer, and dancer.
![Henry Cavill]()
Henry CavillBritish actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
![Virginie Efira]()
Virginie EfiraBelgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
![Vincent Kartheiser]()
Vincent KartheiserVincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
![Tyrone Power]()
Tyrone PowerAmerican actor of third generation.
![Will Arnett]()
Will ArnettWill arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
![John Rhys-Davies]()
John Rhys-DaviesJohn rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
![Danielle Fishel]()
Danielle FishelDanielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
![Lance Henriksen]()
Lance HenriksenLance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
May 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 14 days old,
or 2502 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17516 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 05, 1976?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1976.
May 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1976:
- Thomas Burnett Swann
Sci-fi author (day of minotaur) dies at 47.
- Haroldo Conti
- Alessandro Buttè
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Dana Wynter]()
Dana WynterActress german-english (d. 2011).
![Albert Dekker]()
Albert DekkerDeaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
![Elisabeth Fraser]()
Elisabeth FraserAmerican television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
May 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1976:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1976:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1976:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Sebastian - Welcome Back
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
May 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Fernando
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
- Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed
May 05, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 05, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brass Construction - Movin'
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- The Tymes - It's Cool
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
May 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
1900
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini
Country: United States of America
The Missouri Breaks
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd
Country: United States of America
Mr. Klein
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Francine Bergé, Juliet Berto
Country: Italy
Smile Orange
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Trevor D. Rhone
Starring: Carl Bradshaw, Glenn Morrison, Stanley Irons, Vaughn Crosskill
Aces High
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jack Gold
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth
May 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
May 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 05, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
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.
The Rockefellers
By: Peter Collier and David Horowitz
The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.
The R Document
By: Irving Wallace
Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the
Spandau
By: Albert Speer
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
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" …
May 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 05, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
F-1
Dukedom
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Night Driver
Who was the US President on May 05, 1976?
On May 05, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1976?
On May 05, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1976?
On May 05, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
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 May 1976?
May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
