Wednesday July 28, 1976: on this day

July 28, 1976 was the 210th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 28, 1976, who was born and died on July 28, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 28, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans), movies (e.g. The Shootist, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. Bonjour Paris) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 28th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 28, 1976?


July 28, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1976 can also be written as 7/28/1976 in the US and as 28/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 28, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 28, 1976:

  • 242,000 die in tientsin-tangshan (china) 8.2 earthquake
  • 8.2 and 7.4 earthquake devastate tangsha, china
  • Eldon joersz and geo morgan set world air speed record of 3,530 kph.
  • The tangshan earthquake[12] measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 moment magnitude flattens tangshan in the people's republic of china, killing 242,769 and injuring 164,851.

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July 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 28th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 28, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.

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Who was born on July 28, 1976?


Famous people born on July 28, 1976:

  • Jacoby Shaddix

    Jacoby shaddix is an american singer known as the lead vocalist of the rock band papa roach.

  • Huma Abedin

    Huma Abedin is a political advisor who served as the deputy chief of staff to Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State.

  • Leilani Wolfgramm

    Lead vocalist of the band 'The Jets' known for their hit songs in the 80s.

  • Kai Schumann
    Kai Schumann
  • Anne-Elisabeth Blateau
  • Lidia Mirchandani
  • Jóhannes Harðarson
  • Stefano Lombardi
  • Sibel Taşçıoğlu
  • Meng Jie
  • Nicola Acunzo
  • Ondřej Cibulka
  • Iker Flores
  • Marcelo Salgueiro
  • Oliver Köhrmann

Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:

  • Georgia Engel
    Georgia Engel

    American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

  • Dulquer Salmaan
    Dulquer Salmaan

    Dulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.

  • Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin

    Lori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...

  • Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers

    American actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.

  • Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling

    Spanish singer and actress (marlango).

  • Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette

    American actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).

  • Francis Veber
    Francis Veber

    French screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.

  • Bill Bradley
    Bill Bradley

    American politician and former basketball star.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Rudy Vallee
    Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.

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July 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 28 days old,

or 2491 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17438 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 28, 1976?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 28, 1976.

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July 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 28, 1976:

  • Maggie Gripenberg

    Finnish dancer and choreographer (b. 1881).

  • Lucie Mannheim

    Actress (39 steps), dies at 77.

  • Jacob Soetendorp

    Rabbi dies at 62.

  • Christian Ranucci
  • Lucas Cornelius Steyn
  • Charlotte Susa
  • Rafael Leoz

What famous deaths happened on July 28th?

Famous deaths on July 28th:

  • Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan

    American actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.

  • Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins

    British comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.

  • Marie Dressler
    Marie Dressler

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).

  • Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche

    Boston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).

  • Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond

    Actress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).

  • Helen Traubel
    Helen Traubel

    American actress and soprano (d. 1972).

  • Joahan Sebastian Bach

    One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.

  • Kyen Smith

    Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.

  • Sebasthian Bach

    Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.

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July 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 28, 1976:

  • St. Celsus
  • St. Victor
  • St. Innocent
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
  • San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
  • Peru - Independence Day
  • Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
  • St. Sampson (a bishop)
  • Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve

Observances on July 28, 1976:

  • World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
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July 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

July 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  2. - Love Is Alive
  3. - Moonlight Feels Right
  4. - Afternoon Delight
  5. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

July 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - The Roussos Phenomenon
  3. - You To Me Are Everything
  4. - Young Hearts Run Free
  5. - A Little Bit More

July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1976 was You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

July 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  2. - Something He Can Feel
  3. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  4. - Who'd She Coo?
  5. - This Masquerade

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July 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Shootist

The Shootist

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart

Country: United States of America

Futureworld

Futureworld

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner

Country: United States of America

The Ritz

The Ritz

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller, Kaye Ballard

The Devil's Men

The Devil's Men

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Kostas Karagiannis

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Peter Cushing, Luan Peters, Kostas Karagiorgis

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

July 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

July 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream by Doris Kearns

Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream

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The classic Lyndon Johnson life by Doris Kearns Goodwin, who presided over the Great Society and the Vietnam War, is a landmark in political biography.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

By:

"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson

A Man Called Intrepid

By:

New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …

July 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on July 28, 1976?

On July 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1976?

On July 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 28, 1976?

On July 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 28th?

July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of July. 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 July 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
  • 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
  • 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.

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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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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