Thursday January 29, 1976: on this day

January 29, 1976 was the 29th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 29, 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 29, 1976, who was born and died on January 29, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 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 29th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1976?


January 29, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1976 can also be written as 1/29/1976 in the US and as 29/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 29, 1976: What happened on that day?


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January 29, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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January 29, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 04:57 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 29, 1976?


Famous people born on January 29, 1976:

  • Belle Perez

    World music singer.

  • Charles Divins

    American actor and model.

  • Ilmira Shamsutdinova

    Miss universe - russia/best costume (1996).

  • Karsten Kroon

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Chris Castle

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Tracy Lynn Cruz
  • Gianfranco Miranda
  • Iván Pérez Muñoz
  • Petr Benčík
  • Antonio Milošoski
  • Pino Putignani
  • Anatolij Dovhal'
  • Félix Flores
  • Diego Longo
  • Saúl Martínez

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 19 days old,

or 2511 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17582 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 1976.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1976?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 29, 1976.

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January 29, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1976:

  • Jesse Fuller

    American one-man band musician (b. 1896).

  • Michael Gwynn

    Actor (dunkirk.

  • Veikko Huhtanen
  • Augusto Bergamino

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 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 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1976 was Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 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:

  1. - Love Rollercoaster
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Love To Love You Baby
  4. - You Sexy Thing
  5. - I Love Music (Part 1)

January 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 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:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 29, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 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 29, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 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:

  1. - Sing A Song
  2. - Inseparable
  3. - Turning Point
  4. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  5. - Love To Love You Baby

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January 29, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gable and Lombard

Gable and Lombard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Taxi Driver

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

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

January 29, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

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

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

The Practice

The Practice

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

January 29, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

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Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

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David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

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Williams, who was later called the "old Crocodile" late in his life, believed that the past was always present. This is evident in Williams' constant shifting and intermingling times, places, and events.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

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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.

My Life by Golda Meir

My Life

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Cover edge has a minor tear. Cover edges may show minor wear. Name at the top of the first page. Rest of the pages are clean and light tanned due to age.

January 29, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 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

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

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Who was the US President on January 29, 1976?

On January 29, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1976?

On January 29, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1976?

On January 29, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 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.

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