Saturday January 31, 1976: on this day

January 31, 1976 was the 31st day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1976, who was born and died on January 31, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 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 31st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1976?


January 31, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 31st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1976 can also be written as 1/31/1976 in the US and as 31/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 31, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1976:

  • Lance gibbs becomes highest test wicket-taker at 308.

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January 31, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 06:58 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 31, 1976?


Famous people born on January 31, 1976:

  • Paul Scheer

    American screenwriter and producer of comedians.

  • Traianos Dellas

    Manager and footballer from greece.

  • Buddy Rice

    American race car driver.

  • Tyrone Nesby

    American basketball player.

  • Silke Bodenbender
  • Numskull
  • Vincent Masingue
  • Zuleydis Ortiz
  • Simone Rosalba
  • Tomáš Zíb
  • Giovanni Orfei
  • Yasuyuki Takishita
  • Paolo Agostini
  • Daniel Bisogno
  • Claudio Graf

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 26 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17618 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 31, 1976?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 31, 1976.

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January 31, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1976:

  • Ernesto Miranda

    Miranda rights, a miranda right for american criminals (d. 1976).

  • Evert Taube

    Swedish singer-songwriter and lute playing (d. 1976).

  • Jake Nagode
  • Fernand Sardou

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1976:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1976:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1976 was Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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 31, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

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An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

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.

My Life by Golda Meir

My Life

By:

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 31, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1976?

On January 31, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1976?

On January 31, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1976?

On January 31, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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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Saturday January 31, 1976