Tuesday May 11, 1976: on this day

May 11, 1976 was the 132nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 1976, who was born and died on May 11, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boogie Fever by The Sylvers), movies (e.g. The Tenant, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1976?


May 11, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1976 can also be written as 5/11/1976 in the US and as 11/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1976:

  • Emmy 3rd daytime award presentation
  • Last broadcast of marcus welby, md on abc-tv

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May 11, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 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 May 11th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 04:43 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 11, 1976?


Famous people born on May 11, 1976:

  • Karla Martinez

    Mexican journalist known for her work on Univision's 'Despierta América.

  • Kardinal Offishall

    Canadian rapper and record producer/executive.

  • Amrinder Gill

    World music singer.

  • Jalil Lespert
    Jalil Lespert
  • Annelise Hesme
  • Alexander Perls

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 18 days old,

or 2498 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17489 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 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 11, 1976?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1976.

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May 11, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 1976:

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Camille Schmit

    Composer dies at 68.

  • Alva R. Aalto

    Finnish architect and designer known for his modernist buildings and furniture designs.

  • J Anaya

    Bolivian ambassador to france and military, killed.

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

  • Floyd Patterson

    American boxer.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Bob Marley

    Jamaican reggae singer and song writer, musician and guitarist, who has achieved international fame.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 11th

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May 11, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1976:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1976:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1976 was Boogie Fever by The Sylvers, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 11, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Boogie Fever
  2. - Welcome Back
  3. - Silly Love Songs
  4. - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
  5. - Love Hangover

May 11, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 11, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 11, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

May 11, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Hangover
  2. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  3. - Movin'
  4. - Young Hearts Run Free
  5. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

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May 11, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tenant

The Tenant

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, Jo Van Fleet

Country: United States of America

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Bill Cosby, Raquel Welch, Harvey Keitel, Allen Garfield

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

1900

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

The Missouri Breaks

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd

Country: United States of America

May 11, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

May 11, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes

Agent In Place

By:

Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.

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" …

A Stranger In The Mirror by Sidney Sheldon

A Stranger In The Mirror

By:

LONELY MAN. Toby Temple is both a super star, and a super bastard. He is loved by his fans but plagued with suspicion and distrust.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

By:

Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

May 11, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

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 May 11, 1976?

On May 11, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1976?

On May 11, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1976?

On May 11, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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 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.

Discover how May 1976 calendar looked like.

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