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February 19, 1976 was the 50th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 19, 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 19, 1976, who was born and died on February 19, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 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 19th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 19, 1976?
- February 19, 1976: What happened on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 19, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 19, 1976?
- February 19, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 19, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- February 19, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 19, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 19, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on February 19, 1976?
What day of the week was February 19, 1976?
February 19, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 50th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 19, 1976 can also be written as 2/19/1976 in the US and as 19/2/1976 in UK and Europe.
February 19, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 19, 1976:
- Frente polisario forms democratic republic of sahara.
- Executive order 9066, which led to the relocation of japanese americans to internment camps, is rescinded by president gerald r. ford's proclamation 4417
February 19, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 19, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 19, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 19, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 09:27 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 19, 1976?
Famous people born on February 19, 1976:
- Maxime Chattam
Maxime chattam is a french author known for his thriller novels and crime fiction.
- Beth Rigby
Political editor for Sky News known for her insightful analysis of UK politics.
- Teddy Thompson
Son of musicians Richard and Linda Thompson.
- Jahidi White
American basketball player.
- Ivo Heuberger
- Andrew Pitt
- Seo Ji-won
- Lorenzo Basso
- Federico Capece
- Dan Fogelman
- Brian Price
- Jana Irrova
Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:
![Smokey Robinson]()
Smokey RobinsonSmokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...
![Victoria Justice]()
Victoria JusticeAmerican singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.
![Jeff Daniels]()
Jeff DanielsJeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.
![Benicio Del Toro]()
Benicio Del ToroBenicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.
![Merle Oberon]()
Merle OberonEurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Stephen Nichols]()
Stephen NicholsAmerican actor.
![Leslie Ash]()
Leslie AshEnglish actress.
![Ray Winstone]()
Ray WinstoneEnglish actor, singer and producer.
![Carson McCullers]()
Carson McCullersAmerican short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).
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February 19, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 2 months old,
or 578 months and 6 days old,
or 2514 weeks
or 17598 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 19, 1976?
There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1976.
February 19, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 19, 1976:
- Lev Il'ič Lošinskij
- Lawrence Shields
- Frank Sullivan
- Giuseppe Biondi
What famous deaths happened on February 19th?
Famous deaths on February 19th:
![Adolfo Celi]()
Adolfo CeliItalian stage actor and husky character actor.
![Janet Blair]()
Janet BlairAmerican actress.
![Lydia Shum]()
Lydia ShumActress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).
![Billy Mitchell]()
Billy MitchellBorn in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.
- Deng Xiaoping
A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.
- Taquila Mockingbird
Taquila Mockingbird was an American author best known for her novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which explored themes of racial injustice in...
- Harper Lee
American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
- Charl Lagerfeld
Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.
- Josabeth Siddall
Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
- Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was an acclaimed American children's author known for her innovative and diverse storytelling.
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February 19, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 19, 1976:
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
- Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
- Chaoflux (Discordianism)
February 19, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 19, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 19, 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 19, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
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 19, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 19, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Russians
By: Hedrick Smith
Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.
Shogun
By: James Clavell
An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.
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.
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.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
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.
February 19, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 19, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Death Race
Heavyweight Champ
F-1
Dukedom
Indy 4
Who was the US President on February 19, 1976?
On February 19, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1976?
On February 19, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 19, 1976?
On February 19, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 19th?
February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.
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.
