Tuesday January 06, 1976: on this day

January 06, 1976 was the 6th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 06, 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 06, 1976, who was born and died on January 06, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 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 6th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 1976?


January 06, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1976 can also be written as 1/6/1976 in the US and as 6/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 06, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1976:

  • Ted turner purchases atlanta braves for reported $12 million.

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January 06, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 06, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

28%

The moon phase on January 06, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:55 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 06, 1976?


Famous people born on January 06, 1976:

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch

    American actor and musician.

  • Judith Rakers

    German television journalist and presenter.

  • Aisha Sesay

    Aisha Sesay is a British journalist known for her work with CNN and as a correspondent for CNN International.

  • Richard Zedník

    Slovak ice hockey player.

  • Johan Davidsson

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Jeremy Linn

    United states -- 100m breaststroke (1996 olympics-silver / gold medalist).

  • Danny Pintauro in Milltown

    New jersey; actor (jonathan, who's the boss?) )..

  • Daniel Tynell

    Swedish cross-country skier.

  • Lu Yi

    Chinese actor.

  • Agnieszka Zielinska

    Miss poland-universe (1997).

  • David Di Michele
  • Andreas Seidl
  • Stefano Arnaquinti
  • Gonzalo Bayarri
  • Roberto Bergersen

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 14 days old,

or 2519 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17637 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 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 06, 1976?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 06, 1976.

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January 06, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1976:

  • Theo de Haas
  • Óscar Esplá
  • Henry George

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 6th

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January 06, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 1976:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1976 was Convoy by C. W. McCall, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 06, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 06, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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 06, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

By:

Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

By:

Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow

Humboldt'S Gift

By:

"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

January 06, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on January 06, 1976?

On January 06, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1976?

On January 06, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1976?

On January 06, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 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.

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