Friday July 16, 1976: on this day

July 16, 1976 was the 198th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 16, 1976, who was born and died on July 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band), movies (e.g. The Message, directed by Moustapha Akkad), TV series (e.g. Forget Me Not) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 16, 1976?


July 16, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1976 can also be written as 7/16/1976 in the US and as 16/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1976:

  • Rock duo loggins and messina break-up after six years.
  • July 20 – albert spaggiari and his gang break into the vault of the societe generale bank in nice, france.
  • The 1976 summer olympics begin in montreal, quebec, canada.
  • East timor is declared the 27th province of indonesia.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 16, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.

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Who was born on July 16, 1976?


Famous people born on July 16, 1976:

  • Anna Smashnova

    Minsk, russia -- tennis star (1993 futures-erlangen ger).

  • Tomasz Kuchar

    Polish race car driver.

  • Bobby Lashley

    American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist.

  • Carlos Humberto Paredes

    Paraguayan footballer.

  • Carlos Paredes

    Paraguayan footballer.

  • Al Walser

    Musician.

  • Zak Smith

    American porn actor and painter.

  • Michael Petkovic

    Australian soccer goalie (olyroos, olympics - 1996).

  • Claudia Riegler
  • Peter Van Der Heyden
  • Limbert Pizarro
  • Alexandre de Freitas
  • Philemon Boit
  • Guðni Rúnar Helgason
  • Elvir Ovčina

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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


You are 47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 13 days old,

or 2489 weeks

or 17423 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1976?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 16, 1976:

  • Carmelo Soria

    Spanish diplomat (assassinated) (born 1921).

  • Michail Janšin
  • Gehnäll Persson
  • Fernand Canteloube
  • Rodolfo Mondolfo
  • Stanley Gerald Thompson

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th

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


Holidays on July 16, 1976:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1976 was Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

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

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

  1. - Afternoon Delight
  2. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  3. - I'll Be Good To You
  4. - More, More, More (Part 1)
  5. - Moonlight Feels Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

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

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

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - The Roussos Phenomenon
  3. - You To Me Are Everything
  4. - Young Hearts Run Free
  5. - A Little Bit More

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

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

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

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  3. - This Masquerade
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)

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

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

The Message

The Message

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Moustapha Akkad

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka

Country: United States of America

Squirm

Squirm

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jeff Lieberman

Starring: Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan

Country: United States of America

Swashbuckler

Swashbuckler

Release year: 1976

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Geneviève Bujold

The Great Texas Dynamite Chase

The Great Texas Dynamite Chase

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Claudia Jennings, Tara Strohmeier, Jocelyn Jones, Miles Watkins

Little Girl... Big Tease

Little Girl... Big Tease

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Roberto Mitrotti

Starring: Jody Ray, Mary Mendum, Phil Bendone, Robert Furey

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

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

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

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.

Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream by Doris Kearns

Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream

By:

The classic Lyndon Johnson life by Doris Kearns Goodwin, who presided over the Great Society and the Vietnam War, is a landmark in political biography.

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.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

By:

Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

The Rockefellers by Peter Collier and David Horowitz

The Rockefellers

By:

The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.

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

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

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on July 16, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1976?

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

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What is special about July 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1976 calendar looked like.

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