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August 14, 1976 was the 227th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 14, 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 August 14, 1976, who was born and died on August 14, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. J.D.'s Revenge, directed by Arthur Marks), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1976?
- August 14, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1976?
- August 14, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 14, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1976?
What day of the week was August 14, 1976?
August 14, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1976 can also be written as 8/14/1976 in the US and as 14/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1976:
- 10,000 northern ireland women demonstrate for peace in belfast
- The senegalese political party pai-renovation is legally recognized. pai-renovation thus becomes the third legal party in the country.
August 14, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 14, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 11:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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Who was born on August 14, 1976?
Famous people born on August 14, 1976:
- Fabrizio Donato
Italian triple jumper.
- Alex Albrecht
American tv producer and actor as a host.
- Steve Braun
Canadian actor.
- Caren Tackett
American singer, actress, writer, and voice actor who is based in broadway.
- Maya Nasri
Lebanese singer and actress.
- Marta Antonioli
- Edy Cabrera
- Manuel Calvente
- Naoki Hane
- Aretha Thurmond
- Jerome Young
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
![Emmanuelle Béart]()
Emmanuelle BéartFrench actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
![Mila Kunis]()
Mila KunisMila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
![Halle Berry]()
Halle BerryAmerican actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
![Steve Martin]()
Steve MartinAmerican comedian and actor.
![David Hallyday]()
David HallydayFrench singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
![Magic Johnson]()
Magic JohnsonAmerican professional basketball player and noted athlete.
![Sarah Brightman]()
Sarah BrightmanBritish singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
![Danielle Steel]()
Danielle SteelAmerican novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
![Susan Saint James]()
Susan Saint JamesAmerican actress.
![Raoul Bova]()
Raoul BovaItalian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 8 months old,
or 572 months and 11 days old,
or 2488 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17421 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 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 August 14, 1976?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1976.
August 14, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1976:
- Mario Miltone
- Enrique Angelelli
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
![Phyllis Thaxter]()
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
![Dorothy Stratten]()
Dorothy StrattenCanadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
![Fyvush Finkel]()
Fyvush FinkelAmerican actor (b. 1922).
![Bruno Kirby]()
Bruno KirbyAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
![Sigrid Gurie]()
Sigrid GurieBrooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
![Gale Sondergaard]()
Gale SondergaardGale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Camilla Horn]()
Camilla HornShe was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Williom Randolph Hearst
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
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August 14, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1976:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 14, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- The Beach Boys - Rock And Roll Music
August 14, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 14, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 14, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 14, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 14, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
- War - Summer
August 14, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
J.D.'s Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup
Run After Me Until I Catch You
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Robert Pouret
Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
August 14, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 14, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
Touch Not The Cat
By: Mary Stewart
Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.
The Lonely Lady
By: Harold Robbins
"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.
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.
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.
August 14, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 14, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
F-1
Sea Wolf
Fonz
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on August 14, 1976?
On August 14, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1976?
On August 14, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1976?
On August 14, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. 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 August 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
