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June 17, 1976 was the 169th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 17, 1976, who was born and died on June 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Return of a Man Called Horse, directed by Irvin Kershner), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1976?
- June 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1976?
- June 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1976?
What day of the week was June 17, 1976?
June 17, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1976 can also be written as 6/17/1976 in the US and as 17/6/1976 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1976:
- Aba (nets, pacers, nuggets & spurs) merges into nba
- Indonesia annexes portuguese east-timor
- Hundreds of western tourists are moved from beirut and taken to safety in syria by the u.s. military, following the murder of the u.s. ambassador.
- General elections are held in italy.
- Czechoslovakia beats west germany 5–3 on penalties to win euro 76, when the game had ended 2–2 after extra time.
June 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 12:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.
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Who was born on June 17, 1976?
Famous people born on June 17, 1976:
![Scott Adkins]()
Scott AdkinsScott adkins is an english actor known for his roles in action films and martial arts expertise.
- Anuradha Biswal
Indian hurdler who represented India in multiple international competitions.
- Sandrine Testud
Sandrine Testud is a former professional tennis player from France who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No.
- Jas Waters
Jas Waters was a talented songwriter and TV writer known for her work on 'This Is Us'.
- Sven Nys
Belgian cyclo-cross rider.
- Keisuke Ogihara
Japanese rapper (rip slyme).
- Peter Svidler
- Darin McBeath
- Eva Rorandelli
- Carolina Pascual
- Pëtr Veniaminovič Svidler
- Lee Baxter
- Keith Gleeson
- Ricardo Guillén
- Eric Hicks
- Oscar Lagos
- Heather Mazur
- Peter Pullicino
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
![Newt Gingrich]()
Newt GingrichAmerican politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Kendrick Lamar]()
Kendrick LamarKendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
![K.J. Apa]()
K.J. ApaNew Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
![Bresha Webb]()
Bresha WebbBresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
![Beth Moore]()
Beth MooreBeth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
![Barry Manilow]()
Barry ManilowAmerican singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
![Greg Kinnear]()
Greg KinnearAmerican actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
![Joe Piscopo]()
Joe PiscopoAmerican actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
![Peter Lupus]()
Peter LupusAmerican actor and bodybuilder.
June 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 10 months old,
or 574 months and 1 day old,
or 2496 weeks
or 17472 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1976?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 17, 1976.
June 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1976:
- Francisco Urondo
- Richard Casey
- Don Lofgran
- Paco Urondo
- Guido Giuliante
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Kate Smith]()
Kate SmithAmerican singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
![Pamela Britton]()
Pamela BrittonActress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
![John Murray]()
John MurrayCanadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 17th
June 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1976:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1976:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
- Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Sara Smile
June 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
- The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry
June 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1976 was Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady) by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- The Isley Brothers - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
June 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Return of a Man Called Horse
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis, William Lucking
Black Heat
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Al Adamson
Starring: Timothy Brown, Russ Tamblyn, Jana Bellan, Geoffrey Land
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Chief Dan George, Bill McKinney
Country: United States of America
The Omen
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner
Country: United States of America
June 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
June 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Scoundrel Time
By: Lillian Hellman
Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.
The R Document
By: Irving Wallace
Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the
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 …
June 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Stunt Cycle
Outlaw
Indy 4
Breakout
Who was the US President on June 17, 1976?
On June 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1976?
On June 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1976?
On June 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1976?
June 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
