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February 18, 1976 was the 49th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1976, who was born and died on February 18, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. In the Realm of the Senses, directed by Nagisa Ôshima), TV series (e.g. Freiwillige Feuerwehr) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1976?
- February 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1976?
- February 18, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1976?
What day of the week was February 18, 1976?
February 18, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1976 can also be written as 2/18/1976 in the US and as 18/2/1976 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 18, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 18, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.
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Who was born on February 18, 1976?
Famous people born on February 18, 1976:
- Chanda Rubin
Founder of Chanda's Secrets, a skincare company.
- Bernadette Sembrano
Prominent news anchor and journalist in the Philippines.
- Leilani Munter
Leilani Munter is known for her work in promoting renewable energy and electric vehicles.
- Andi Soraya
Andi Soraya is an Indonesian politician who has been active in advocating for social issues.
- Chanda Rubin in Lafayette
Louisiana; tennis star (1996 australian open doubles).
- Volker Schenk
Wlaf running back (frankfurt galaxy).
- Jason Podollan
Vernon, british columbia -- nhl centre (florida panthers).
- Thomas Schmidt
- Zeev Suraski
- Katja Dörner
- Scott Tucker
- Klara Geywitz
- Daniele Gregori
- Denis Hickie
- Adrián Palomares
- Sjaak Polak
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
![Cybill Shepherd]()
Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 2 months old,
or 578 months and 5 days old,
or 2513 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17597 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1976?
There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 18, 1976.
February 18, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1976:
- Joseph Henabery
Actor/director (cobra) dies at 88.
- Wallace Berman
American artist associated with the Beat Generation and assemblage art.
- Anton Betzner
Writer dies at 81.
- Eddie Dowling
Composer (anywhere usa) dies at the age of 81.
- Claude E. Carpenter
- Luigi Micheluzzi
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1976:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)
February 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Seasons - December '63
- Slik - Forever And Ever
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Tina Charles - I Love To Love
- Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
February 18, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
- Commodores - Sweet Love
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
- Barry White - Let The Music Play
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
February 18, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
In the Realm of the Senses
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima
Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui
Country: United States of America
To the Devil a Daughter
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Sykes
Starring: Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Black Shampoo
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Greydon Clark
Starring: John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe
Goodbye, Norma Jean
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Larry Buchanan
Starring: Misty Rowe, Terence Locke, Patch Mackenzie, Preston Hanson
February 18, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
State of Emergency
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Turner Clay
When the Boat Comes In
Release year: 1975
Written by: James Mitchell
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
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Giles Foster
Good Heavens
Release year: 1976
Country: United States of America
February 18, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Eagle Has Landed
By: Jack Higgins
Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.
The Choirboys
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …
Memoirs
By: Tennessee Williams
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.
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.
February 18, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Colossal Cave Adventure
The Amazing Maze Game
Night Driver
Breakout
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on February 18, 1976?
On February 18, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1976?
On February 18, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1976?
On February 18, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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 February 1976?
February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
