Friday September 17, 1976: on this day

September 17, 1976 was the 261st day of the year 1976, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1976, who was born and died on September 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry), movies (e.g. The Front, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Chorlton And The Wheelies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1976?


September 17, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 261st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1976 can also be written as 9/17/1976 in the US and as 17/9/1976 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1976:

  • Amnesty international receives erasmus-prize
  • Nasa publicly unveils space shuttle enterprise in palmdale, california.
  • The first space shuttle, enterprise, is unveiled by nasa.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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.

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

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


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The moon phase on September 17, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 03:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1976.

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Who was born on September 17, 1976?


Famous people born on September 17, 1976:

  • Kiam Marley

    Reggae artist known for his powerful lyrics and social commentary.

  • Paydon Cherry

    Legendary hockey player known for his skill and leadership on the ice.

  • Smita Sahasrabudhe

    Former Indian badminton player who represented the country at international tournaments.

  • Annelies Verbeke

    Annelies Verbeke is a Belgian writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sarah Hawley

    Award-winning journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Trincy Low

    Miss malaysia universe (1997).

  • Jonathan Nichols

    Wilmington, delaware -- dancer (with tami tyler).

  • Daniella Rush

    Czech pornographic actress.

  • Peja

    Polish rapper and producer (slums attack).

  • Thierry Marquet
  • Elena Apollonio
  • Uchenna Emedolu
  • Ikke Hüftgold
  • Pamphile Mihayo Kazembe
  • Alireza Mortazavi
  • Francesco Prisco
  • Feleknas Uca
  • Anna-Marie de Zwager
  • Raúl López González

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th

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


You are 47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 8 days old,

or 2483 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17387 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1976?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Suleman the Great

    Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

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

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


Holidays on September 17, 1976:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1976:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 13th and September 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Play That Funky Music
  2. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  3. - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
  4. - A Fifth Of Beethoven
  5. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1976 was Dancing Queen by Abba, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dancing Queen
  2. - Can't Get By Without You
  3. - Let 'Em In
  4. - The Killing Of Georgie
  5. - You Don't Have To Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  2. - Play That Funky Music
  3. - Getaway
  4. - You Should Be Dancing
  5. - Who'd She Coo?

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

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

The Front

The Front

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy

The Human Tornado

The Human Tornado

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Cliff Roquemore

Starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Lady Reed, Jimmy Lynch, Gloria Delaney

Massacre at Central High

Massacre at Central High

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Rene Daalder

Starring: Derrel Maury, Andrew Stevens, Robert Carradine, Kimberly Beck

Haunts

Haunts

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Herb Freed

Starring: May Britt, Cameron Mitchell, Aldo Ray, William Gray Espy

Slumber Party '57

Slumber Party '57

Release year: 1976

Directed by: William A. Levey

Starring: Janet Wood, Noelle North, Debra Winger, Bridget Holloman

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

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

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

Crowned Heads by Thomas Tryon

Crowned Heads

By:

Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.

Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes

Agent In Place

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Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.

A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson

A Man Called Intrepid

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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 …

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

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"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

Fire And Ice by Andrew Tobias

Fire And Ice

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Hardcover: 282 Pages Publisher: William Morrow & Co. 7th edition edition (August 1976). Language: English

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

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

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1976?

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

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

On September 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1976?

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

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1976?

September 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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