Friday April 16, 1976: on this day

April 16, 1976 was the 107th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1976, who was born and died on April 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor), movies (e.g. Burnt Offerings, directed by Dan Curtis), TV series (e.g. The Adventures Of Pinocchio) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1976?


April 16, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1976 can also be written as 4/16/1976 in the US and as 16/4/1976 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1976 in April 1976 calendar

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April 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1976:

  • As a measure to curb population growth, the minimum age for marriage in india is raised to 21 years for men and 18 years for women.

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April 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 07:35 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 April 16, 1976?


Famous people born on April 16, 1976:

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • David Lyons
    David Lyons

    Australian actor.

  • Doriane Vidal

    French snowboarder and olympic gold medalist.

  • Lukas Haas

    Lukas Haas is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Witness' and 'Inception'.

  • Laurent Leroy

    French soccer player who played at the senior level between 1993 and 2007.

  • Lilith Saintcrow

    Lilith Saintcrow is a prolific author known for her urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels.

  • Marla Tellez

    Television news anchor and journalist known for her work in the industry.

  • Kelli O'Hara

    American actress and singer.

  • Dan Kellner

    American fencer.

  • Lukas Haas in West Hollywood

    California; actor (mars attacks lady in white witness, lady in white witness, music box music box testament, leap of faith).

  • Robert Dahlqvist

    Swedish singer-songwriter/guitarist (the hellacopters daundertay=get, thunder express).

  • Phil Baroni

    American mixed martial artist and wrestler.

  • Shu Qi

    Taiwanese singer and actress.

  • Mandy Teefey

    Family member.

  • David Lyons (actor)
  • Jannes Labuschagne
  • Walter Girardi

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

  • Lara Dutta
    Lara Dutta

    Indian actress.

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April 16, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 13 days old,

or 2502 weeks

or 17514 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1976?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1976.

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April 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1976:

  • Ján Arpáš
  • Nora Ricci

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1976:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1976:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 12th and April 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

April 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Let Your Love Flow
  3. - Right Back Where We Started From
  4. - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
  5. - Boogie Fever

April 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1976 was Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

April 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  2. - Fernando
  3. - You See The Trouble With Me
  4. - Music
  5. - Jungle Rock

April 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

April 16, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Misty Blue
  3. - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
  4. - I've Got A Feeling (we'll Be Seeing Each Other Aga
  5. - It's Cool

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April 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Burnt Offerings

Burnt Offerings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart

Country: United States of America

Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Bob Rafelson

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong

Country: United States of America

Todo modo

Todo modo

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Elio Petri

Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Marcello Mastroianni, Mariangela Melato, Ciccio Ingrassia

Country: Italy

Jackson County Jail

Jackson County Jail

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Miller

Starring: Yvette Mimieux, Tommy Lee Jones, Lisa Copeland, Cliff Emmich

Eat My Dust

Eat My Dust

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Charles B. Griffith

Starring: Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David, Kathy O'Dare

April 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

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

April 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Spandau by Albert Speer

Spandau

By:

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.

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

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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.

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 …

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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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" …

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

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If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

April 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1976?

On April 16, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1976?

On April 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1976?

On April 16, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1976?

April 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1976 calendar looked like.

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