Thursday August 19, 1976: on this day

About August 19th, 1976, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Gerald R Ford wins Republican presidential nomination at Kansas City convention.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1976 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
  • Popular movie: Mandinga directed by Mario Pinzauti

More about August 19th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on August 19th, 1976.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1976?


August 19, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1976 can also be written as 8/19/1976 in the US and as 19/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1976 in August 1976 calendar

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August 19, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1976:

  • President gerald r ford wins republican presidential nomination at kansas city convention.
  • U.s. president gerald ford edges out challenger ronald reagan to win the republican party presidential nomination in kansas city.

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August 19, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 19, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 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 August 19th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 04:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Who was born on August 19, 1976?


Famous people born on August 19, 1976:

  • Shynia Miller

    Jamaican sprinter who excelled in the 100m and 200m races.

  • Wyatt Cenac

    Wyatt Cenac is an American comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the Comedy Central series The Daily Show.

  • Régine Chassagne

    Canadian singer-songwriter.

  • Stephan Schmidt

    German manager and footballer.

  • Lillo Brancato Jr
  • Amiran Kardanov
  • Pablo Larraín
  • Adriano Alex Taribello
  • Benoît Zwierzchiewski
  • Ilaria Brugnotti
  • Aleksandar Glintić
  • David Bernier
  • Uroš Golubović

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 15 days old,

or 2489 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17425 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1976?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1976.

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August 19, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1976:

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Ken Wadsworth

    New zealand cricketer (born 1946).

  • Jeno Kenessey

    Composer dies at age 70.

  • Attilio Matricardi
  • Halina Zalewska

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • James Foley

    American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1976:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1976:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - You Should Be Dancing
  3. - Let 'Em In
  4. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  5. - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

August 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - A Little Bit More
  3. - Jeans On
  4. - Let 'Em In
  5. - In Zaire

August 19, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1976 was Who'd She Coo? by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 19, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 19, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 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

J.D.'s Revenge

J.D.'s Revenge

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Arthur Marks

Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Robert Pouret

Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent

Gator

Gator

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Reynolds

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed

Country: United States of America

Balika Badhu

Balika Badhu

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tarun Majumdar

Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal

August 19, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

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

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

August 19, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

Sinatra by Earl Wilson

Sinatra

By:

A Macmillan 1976 publication of an unauthorised biography by Earl Wilson contains 336 pages.

Scoundrel Time by Lillian Hellman

Scoundrel Time

By:

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.

August 19, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on August 19, 1976?

On August 19, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1976?

On August 19, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1976?

On August 19, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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 August 1976?

August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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