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May 21, 1976 was the 142nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 21, 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 May 21, 1976, who was born and died on May 21, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, directed by Nicolas Gessner), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1976?
- May 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1976?
- May 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1976?
What day of the week was May 21, 1976?
May 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1976:
- Twenty-nine people are killed in the yuba city bus disaster in martinez, california.
May 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 02:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.
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Who was born on May 21, 1976?
Famous people born on May 21, 1976:
- Stuart Bingham
English snooker player.
- Chris Tin
Grammy-winning composer known for his classical crossover works.
- Deron Miller
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (cky world under blood and foreign objects).
- Abderrahim Goumri
Moroccan runner (d. 2013).
- Aditi Gowitrikar
Indian actress and doctor mrs.
- Kardinal Offishall
Canadian rapper.
- Lyn-Z
- Edward Watson
- Andrius Jurkūnas
- Predrag Savović
- Maria Taylor
- Christopher Tin
- Lisandro Villagra
- Mellissa Dunn
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 10 months old,
or 574 months and 29 days old,
or 2500 weeks
or 17500 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1976?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1976.
May 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1976:
- Sulo Nikolai Salonen
Composer dies at 77.
- Juan Manuel Santisteban
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1976:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1976:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1976:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
May 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Fernando
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
- Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed
May 21, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 21, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Marvin Gaye - I Want You
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Dance Wit Me
May 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Nicolas Gessner
Starring: Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman
Country: United States of America
Bugsy Malone
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi
Country: United States of America
Duelle
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jacques Rivette
Starring: Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier, Jean Babilée, Hermine Karagheuz
Sweet Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Franklyn Ajaye, Richard Daughty
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard Lerner
Starring: Jerii Woods, Cheryl Smith, Helen Lang, Patrice Rohmer
May 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
May 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
The Rockefellers
By: Peter Collier and David Horowitz
The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.
The Boys From Brazil
By: Ira Levin
The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
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.
May 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dukedom
The Amazing Maze Game
Starship 1
Sprint 2
Breakout
Who was the US President on May 21, 1976?
On May 21, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1976?
On May 21, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1976?
On May 21, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1976?
May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
