Discover our newspaper digital archive from April 17, 1976
Browse newspapers from April 17, 1976
Saturday April 17, 1976: on this day
April 17, 1976 was the 108th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 17, 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 17, 1976, who was born and died on April 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 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 17th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1976?
- April 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1976?
- April 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1976?
What day of the week was April 17, 1976?
April 17, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 108th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1976 can also be written as 4/17/1976 in the US and as 17/4/1976 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1976:
- Nl greatest comeback, trailing 12-1 phils win 18-16 in 10, mike schmidt hits 4 consecutive hrs
April 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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.
Discover the personality of April born.
Unlock the Mysteries of April 17, 1976! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
April 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for April 17, 1976
April 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1976
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on April 17, 1976?
Famous people born on April 17, 1976:
![Monet Mazur]()
Monet MazurAmerican actor and musician.
- Marthella Scorsone
Served as a member of parliament advocating for education reform.
- Anna Geislerová
Czech actress.
- Sizzla
Jamaican rapper.
- Maïwenn Le Besco
Maïwenn le besco is a french actress, director, and screenwriter known for her work in the film industry.
- Maurice Wignall
Jamaican long jumper and hurdler.
- Maiwen Maiwenn
Actress.
- Maïwenn
French actress and director, daughter of french-algerian actress catherine belkhodja and patrick le besco (breton of vietnamese descent),...
- Nadine Thomas
Miss jamaica-universe (1997).
- Alex Nesic
American actor.
- Morgan Williams
- Raphael Schweda
- Mathew Quinn
- Lavinia Mennuni
- Germán Real
- Uladzimir Samsonaŭ
- Ioska Versari
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years and 6 days old,
or 576 months and 6 days old,
or 2505 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17538 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 17, 1976?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1976.
April 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1976:
- Henrik Dam
Danish biochemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).
- Jean-Jacques Gailliard
Belgian painter dies at 85.
- Lavinio Virgili
- Allardyce Nicoll
- Franco Restivo
- Irvin Willat
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 17th
April 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1976:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1976:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.
April 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 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:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
- Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
April 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 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:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- Abba - Fernando
- Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
- John Miles - Music
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
April 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.
April 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 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:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
- Al Wilson - I've Got A Feeling (we'll Be Seeing Each Other Aga
- The Tymes - It's Cool
April 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong
Country: United States of America
Todo modo
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Elio Petri
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Marcello Mastroianni, Mariangela Melato, Ciccio Ingrassia
Country: Italy
Jackson County Jail
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Miller
Starring: Yvette Mimieux, Tommy Lee Jones, Lisa Copeland, Cliff Emmich
Eat My Dust
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Charles B. Griffith
Starring: Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David, Kathy O'Dare
April 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
April 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
Angels
By: Billy Graham
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
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 …
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.
April 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stunt Cycle
Dukedom
Sea Wolf
Starship 1
Sprint 2
Who was the US President on April 17, 1976?
On April 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1976?
On April 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1976?
On April 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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
Do you remember 1976? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
