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August 25, 1976 was the 238th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 25, 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 August 25, 1976, who was born and died on August 25, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. King Kong, directed by John Guillermin), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1976?
- August 25, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1976?
- August 25, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1976?
What day of the week was August 25, 1976?
August 25, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1976 can also be written as 8/25/1976 in the US and as 25/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1976:
- Harm wiersma becomes world checker champion
- Yanks beat twins 5-4 in 19 innings
- Jacques chirac resigns as prime minister of france he is succeeded by raymond barre.
- The first known outbreak of ebola virus occurs in yambuku, zaire.
- Prince bernhard of lippe-biesterfeld, husband of queen juliana of the netherlands, resigns from various posts over a scandal involving alleged corruption, in connection with business dealings with the lockheed corporation.
August 25, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:28 am and setting at 08:05 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 25, 1976?
Famous people born on August 25, 1976:
![Alexander Skarsgård]()
Alexander SkarsgårdAlexander Skarsgård is a Swedish actor known for his roles in TV series such as True Blood and Big Little Lies.
- Larken Gibson
Professional baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.
- Loranzo Bonin
Renowned for research in organic chemistry and drug development.
- Céline Lebrun
A french judoka, who has represented france at international and national levels.
- Damon Jones
American basketball coach and player.
- Lanie Wiggins
Lanie Wiggins is a former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.
- Javed Qadeer
Pakistani cricketer and coach.
- Sarah Nadeau
Portland, maine -- miss america - maine (1997).
- Jensen Atwood
American actor.
- Sam Mackinnon
Melbourne, victoria -- basketball forward (1996 olympics).
- Christophe Mali
- Pedro Feliciano
- Fabio Rondanini
- Serdar Topraktepe
- Luca Vigiani
- Haidar Abdul-Jabar
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 29 days old,
or 2486 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17408 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 25, 1976?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 25, 1976.
August 25, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1976:
- Eyvind Johnson
Swedish novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).
- Hans Tibulski
- Angelo Spanio
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1976:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 25, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 25, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 25, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- War - Summer
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
August 25, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
King Kong
Release year: 1976
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange, John Randolph
Country: United States of America
Max Havelaar
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Fons Rademakers
Starring: Peter Faber, Sacha Bulthuis, Adendu Soesilaningrat, Maruli Sitompul
Vigilante Force
Release year: 1976
Directed by: George Armitage
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria Principal, Bernadette Peters
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
J.D.'s Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup
August 25, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 25, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
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.
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.
Ordinary People
By: Judith Guest
Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.
August 25, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Heavyweight Champ
Sea Wolf
Sprint 2
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on August 25, 1976?
On August 25, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1976?
On August 25, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1976?
On August 25, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.
