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August 30, 1976 was the 243rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1976, who was born and died on August 30, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. East End Hustle, directed by Frank Vitale), TV series (e.g. Gribouille) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1976?
- August 30, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1976?
- August 30, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1976?
What day of the week was August 30, 1976?
August 30, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1976 can also be written as 8/30/1976 in the US and as 30/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1976:
- Tom brokaw becomes news anchor of today show
- Turks and caicos islands adopts constitution
August 30, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 10:45 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 30, 1976?
Famous people born on August 30, 1976:
![Sarah-Jane Potts]()
Sarah-Jane PottsEnglish actress.
- Malaquias Oliveira
Renowned Brazilian surfer known for his exceptional skills on the waves.
- Mike Koplove
American baseball player.
- Lillo Brancato Jr
American actor.
- Aleksandrs Lobaņovs
- Lu Li
- Stéphane Masala
- Víctor Rivera
- Mira Sunnari
- Wang Jung-hyun
- Chitrangada Singh
- Aiša Suljanović
- Stephen Carr
- Gianpaolo Castorina
- Cristian Gonzáles
- Gabriel Aubry
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 17 days old,
or 2485 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17396 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1976?
There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1976.
August 30, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1976:
- Stark Howell
Stark Howell was an American artist known for his paintings.
- Pëtr Kirillovič Koševoj
- Fritz Hünenberger
- Diego de Sterlich Aliprandi
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1976:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1976:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1976 was You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
August 30, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. 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 30, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 30, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- War - Summer
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
August 30, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
East End Hustle
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Frank Vitale
Starring: Andrée Pelletier, Anne-Marie Provencher, Miguel Fernandes, Allan Moyle
The Clown Murders
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Martyn Burke
Starring: Stephen Young, Susan Keller, Lawrence Dane, John Candy
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
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
August 30, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
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 30, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fire And Ice
By: Andrew Tobias
Hardcover: 282 Pages Publisher: William Morrow & Co. 7th edition edition (August 1976). Language: English
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
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 …
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.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
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" …
August 30, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
Colossal Cave Adventure
Dukedom
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on August 30, 1976?
On August 30, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1976?
On August 30, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1976?
On August 30, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
