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January 28, 1976 was the 28th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 28, 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 January 28, 1976, who was born and died on January 28, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players), movies (e.g. Gable and Lombard, directed by Sidney J. Furie), TV series (e.g. State Of Emergency) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1976?
- January 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1976?
- January 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1976?
What day of the week was January 28, 1976?
January 28, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1976 can also be written as 1/28/1976 in the US and as 28/1/1976 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1976:
- Nba atlanta hawks begin a 28 game road losing streak
- Erapalli prasanna takes 8-76 to rip through new zealand at eden park.
January 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 03:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.
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Who was born on January 28, 1976?
Famous people born on January 28, 1976:
![Lee Ingleby]()
Lee InglebyEnglish actor.
- Rick Ross (rapper)
Rick ross is an american rapper known for his deep voice and gangster persona, and for hits like 'hustlin' and 'aston martin music'.
- Rick Ross
Rick ross is an american rapper known for his distinctive deep voice and hits like 'hustlin' and 'aston martin music'.
- Sireli Bobo
Fijian rugby player.
- Mark Madsen
American basketball coach and player.
- Miltiadis Sapanis
Greek footballer.
- Jarrod Montague
American drummer (taproot).
- Emiko Kado
Japanese wrestler (d. 1999).
- Pierrick Bourgeat
- Jaroslav Slávik
- Hamid Merakchi
- Gunnar Norebø
- Souleymane Wane
- Manuela Zanier
- Walter Coyette
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
![Elijah Wood]()
Elijah WoodElijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
![Ariel Winter]()
Ariel WinterAriel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
![Joey Fatone]()
Joey FatoneJoey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
![Nick Carter]()
Nick CarterAmerican singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
![Shruti Haasan]()
Shruti HaasanShruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
![Barbi Benton]()
Barbi BentonAmerican singer and model, actress.
![Alan Alda]()
Alan AldaAmerican actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
![Rick Warren]()
Rick WarrenAmerican minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
![Charles Taylor]()
Charles TaylorLiberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
![Frank Skinner]()
Frank SkinnerEnglish comedian, actor, and author.
January 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 2 months old,
or 578 months and 28 days old,
or 2517 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17620 days old,
if you were born on January 28, 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 January 28, 1976?
There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1976.
January 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1976:
- Chris Kenner
American singer and songwriter (d. 1976).
- Marcel Broodthaers
Belgian poet and painter (d. 1976).
- Ray Nance
- Oiva Tuominen
- Enzo Morelli
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
![Joe Viterelli]()
Joe ViterelliAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Cicely Tyson]()
Cicely TysonAmerican actress (b. 1924).
![John Banner]()
John BannerAustrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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January 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1976:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1976 was Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
- Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
- The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
January 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
- Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
- Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback
January 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1976 was Sing A Song by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
- Natalie Cole - Inseparable
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
January 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Gable and Lombard
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Taxi Driver
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks
Country: United States of America
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith
Kalicharan
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath
January 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:
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
The Practice
Release year: 1976
Country: United States of America
January 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Power!
By: Michael Korda
This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
The Greek Treasure
By: Irving Stone
A fictionalized narrative of the derided by determined efforts of German traveler-archaeologist, Henry Schliemann, and his second wife, Sophia Engastromenos, to excavate the sites of Homeric Troy and ancient Mycenae
Bodyguard Of Lies
By: Anthony Cave Brown
This is the extraordinary, real story of the clandestine war with intricate deceptions that he the secrets of D-Day and secured the victory for the Allies.
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.
January 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Outlaw
Sea Wolf
Fonz
Indy 4
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on January 28, 1976?
On January 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1976?
On January 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1976?
On January 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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 January 1976?
January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
