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October 12, 1976 was the 286th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 12, 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 October 12, 1976, who was born and died on October 12, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees), movies (e.g. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, directed by Herbert Ross), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 12, 1976?
- October 12, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 12, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 12, 1976?
- October 12, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 12, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 12, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 12, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 12, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 12, 1976?
What day of the week was October 12, 1976?
October 12, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 12, 1976 can also be written as 10/12/1976 in the US and as 12/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 12, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 12, 1976:
- 4th space shuttle enterprise, approach and land test (alt) flight
- Hua guo-feng succeeds mao tse-tung as chairman of china's communist party.
- Indian airlines flight 171 crashes at santacruz airport in bombay, india, killing 95.
October 12, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 12, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 12, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 12, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 October 12, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 11:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.
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Who was born on October 12, 1976?
Famous people born on October 12, 1976:
- Michael Wolfe
Michael wolfe is a renowned film director known for his work on several critically acclaimed movies.
- Simon Bridges
New zealand politician.
- Ben Peek
Author.
- Sarah Lane
American television personality.
- Zazon (comedian)
- Fernanda Trías
- Xulhaz Mannan
- Ludvík Vacek
- Johanna Siekkinen
- Aleksej Bacharev
- Ahmad
- Kajsa Bergqvist
- Maurice Carter
- Ștefan Ciosici
- Nick Donovan
- Juan Epitié Dyowe
- Raúl Guerrón
- Dave Okumu
- Gideon Omokirio
Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:
![Hugh Jackman]()
Hugh JackmanAustralian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.
![Josh Hutcherson]()
Josh HutchersonJosh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.
![Young Jeezy]()
Young JeezyYoung jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...
![Brigitte Lahaie]()
Brigitte LahaieFrench radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.
![Akshara Haasan]()
Akshara HaasanIndian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.
![Luciano Pavarotti]()
Luciano PavarottiHe is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.
![Doona Bae]()
Doona BaeDoona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.
![Tyler Blackburn]()
Tyler BlackburnTyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.
![Kirk Cameron]()
Kirk CameronAmerican actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.
![Susan Anton]()
Susan AntonAmerican actress, singer and dancer.
October 12, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 7 days old,
or 2479 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17356 days old,
if you were born on October 12, 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 October 12, 1976?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 12, 1976.
October 12, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 12, 1976:
- Cheng Xiaoqing
What famous deaths happened on October 12th?
Famous deaths on October 12th:
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Sonja Henie]()
Sonja HenieThe norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.
![Joan Leslie]()
Joan LeslieAmerican actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).
![Sheila Florance]()
Sheila FloranceAustralian actress in television and film (born 1916).
![Leon Ames]()
Leon AmesActor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.
![Conchata Ferrell]()
Conchata FerrellAmerican actress (d. 2020).
![Nat Pendleton]()
Nat PendletonOlympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.
![Doris Davenport]()
Doris DavenportActress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.
![Aline MacMahon]()
Aline MacMahonUs actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.
![Johnny Olson]()
Johnny OlsonAmerican game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th
October 12, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 12, 1976:
- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
October 12, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 12, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1976 was Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
October 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
- Rod Stewart - Sailing
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
October 12, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 12, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
October 12, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 12, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson
Mado
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Claude Sautet
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Ottavia Piccolo, Jacques Dutronc, Charles Denner
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Inheritance
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Gigi Proietti
God Told Me To
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Larry Cohen
Starring: Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney
October 12, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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:
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Chorlton and the Wheelies
Release year: 1976
Starring: Joe Lynch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
October 12, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 12, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Navigator
By: Morris West
Gunnar Thorkild is the grandson of the great Polynesian navigator. He has recklessly declared, in a scientific article, that there is a mythical island all navigators must go to.
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" …
Fire And Ice
By: Andrew Tobias
Hardcover: 282 Pages Publisher: William Morrow & Co. 7th edition edition (August 1976). Language: English
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
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.
Slapstick
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.
October 12, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 12, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Stunt Cycle
Heavyweight Champ
Colossal Cave Adventure
Starship 1
Who was the US President on October 12, 1976?
On October 12, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1976?
On October 12, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 12, 1976?
On October 12, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 12th?
October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. 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 October 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
- 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
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 October 1976?
October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
