Friday October 29, 1976: on this day

October 29, 1976 was the 303rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1976, who was born and died on October 29, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Leave Me Now by Chicago), movies (e.g. Alice Sweet Alice, directed by Alfred Sole), TV series (e.g. The Emigrants) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1976?


October 29, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1976 can also be written as 10/29/1976 in the US and as 29/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 12:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.

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Who was born on October 29, 1976?


Famous people born on October 29, 1976:

  • Milena Govich

    American actress.

  • Stephen Craigan

    Manager and footballer from ireland.

  • Raghava Lawrence

    Indian actor, director, and choreographer.

  • Mark Sheehan

    Irish guitarist (the script) (b. 1976).

  • Giorgos Kalaitzis

    Greek basketball player.

  • Claudia Dopf

    Miss peru universe (1997).

  • Médéric Clain
  • Kurt Sulzenbacher
  • Xu Yuhua
  • Tony Coyle
  • Andrés Grande
  • Dameon Johnson
  • Hanna Kanapatskaya
  • Anita Pistone
  • Williams Reyes

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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


You are 47 years 4 months old,

or 568 months and 19 days old,

or 2472 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17308 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 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 October 29, 1976?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 1976:

  • Gloria Hope
  • Renzo Vestrini

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

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October 29, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1976:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1976:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - If You Leave Me Now
  2. - Disco Duck (Part 1)
  3. - Rock'n Me
  4. - The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald
  5. - A Fifth Of Beethoven

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mississippi
  2. - Dancing Queen
  3. - When Forever Has Gone
  4. - Sailing
  5. - Can't Get By Without You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1976 was Message In Our Music by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Message In Our Music
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - Love Ballad
  4. - You Are My Starship
  5. - Just To Be Close To You

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

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

Alice Sweet Alice

Alice Sweet Alice

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alfred Sole

Starring: Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula E. Sheppard, Niles McMaster

Country: United States of America

Schizo

Schizo

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Lynne Frederick, John Leyton, Stephanie Beacham, John Fraser

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Carrie

Carrie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta

Country: United States of America

Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

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

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

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

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

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

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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.

The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

The Right And The Power

By:

First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick

By:

Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.

Storm Warning by Jack Higgins

Storm Warning

By:

A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.

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

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1976?

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

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

On October 29, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1976?

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

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1976?

October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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