Saturday January 17, 1976: on this day

January 17, 1976 was the 17th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1976, who was born and died on January 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1976?


January 17, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1976 can also be written as 1/17/1976 in the US and as 17/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 17, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1976:

  • Hermes rocket launched by european space agency.

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January 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 07:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Who was born on January 17, 1976?


Famous people born on January 17, 1976:

  • Miguel Martinez

    French athlete who won the olympic bronze medal in cross-country all-purpose (all-roads) vehicle on 7/30/1996 atlanta.

  • Coco Lee
  • Tonique Williams-Darling
  • Abou El Komsan
  • GoodMorningBoy
  • Yoann Lachor
  • Emiliano Morrone
  • Tony Moulai
  • Glen Saville
  • Domenico Urbano
  • Aga Zaryan
  • Antonella Zedda
  • Roman Pavlík
  • Francesco Biribanti
  • Simon Petrov
  • Scott Covington
  • Manolo Da Rold

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 30 days old,

or 2517 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17622 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1976?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1976.

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January 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1976:

  • Ad Verhoeven

    Auto accident kills soccer player (xerxes / sparta).

  • Edgar Kail

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1976:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1976 was I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Write The Songs
  2. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  3. - Convoy
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Fox On The Run

January 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Walk Away From Love
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - Turning Point

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January 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Hester Street

Hester Street

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh

January 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

Release year: 1976

Written by:

Starring: Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

By:

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.

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

By:

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.

My Life by Golda Meir

My Life

By:

Cover edge has a minor tear. Cover edges may show minor wear. Name at the top of the first page. Rest of the pages are clean and light tanned due to age.

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.

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

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Williams, who was later called the "old Crocodile" late in his life, believed that the past was always present. This is evident in Williams' constant shifting and intermingling times, places, and events.

January 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1976?

On January 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1976?

On January 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1976?

On January 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Saturday January 17, 1976