Saturday May 22, 1976: on this day

May 22, 1976 was the 143rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1976, who was born and died on May 22, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1976?


May 22, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1976 can also be written as 5/22/1976 in the US and as 22/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1976:

  • St. louis cardinal reggie smith hits 3 hr
  • Nasa launches space vehicle s-179.

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May 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 May 22nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 03:19 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 22, 1976?


Famous people born on May 22, 1976:

  • Meghen Kapoor

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Yotam Barnoy

    Israeli author known for his novels and short stories.

  • Shane Koyczan

    Canadian spoken word poet and writer.

  • Naome Bradshaw

    Naome Bradshaw is a British politician who has served as a Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East since 2019.

  • Ziggy Kozlowski

    Bestselling author known for his mystery novels.

  • Christian Vande Velde

    American cyclist.

  • Daniel Erlandsson

    Swedish drummer (arch enemy eucharist armageddon & carcass).

  • Christian Vande Velde in Chicago

    Illinois; cyclist (olympics-1996).

  • Marco Veronese
  • Ludovic Valbon
  • Fernando Andina
  • Peter van Rij
  • Valeriu Turcan
  • Carlos Aurellio
  • Betty Owczarek
  • Daniel Mesotitsch
  • Lee Hughes

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 7 days old,

or 2496 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17478 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1976?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1976.

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May 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1976:

  • Imerio Testori
  • Salvatore Pugliatti
  • Giovanni Puerari
  • Oscar Bonavena
  • Ringo Bonavena

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

holidays

May 22, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1976:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1976:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1976:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Love Hangover
  3. - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
  4. - Boogie Fever
  5. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

May 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 22, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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:

  1. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  2. - I Want You
  3. - Young Hearts Run Free
  4. - I'll Be Good To You
  5. - Dance Wit Me

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May 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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

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

Bugsy Malone

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi

Country: United States of America

Duelle

Duelle

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jacques Rivette

Starring: Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier, Jean Babilée, Hermine Karagheuz

Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Franklyn Ajaye, Richard Daughty

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard Lerner

Starring: Jerii Woods, Cheryl Smith, Helen Lang, Patrice Rohmer

May 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

May 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Stranger In The Mirror by Sidney Sheldon

A Stranger In The Mirror

By:

LONELY MAN. Toby Temple is both a super star, and a super bastard. He is loved by his fans but plagued with suspicion and distrust.

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.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

By:

Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes

Agent In Place

By:

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.

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

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.

May 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1976?

On May 22, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1976?

On May 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1976?

On May 22, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 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.

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