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April 26, 1976 was the 117th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 26, 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 April 26, 1976, who was born and died on April 26, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Your Love Flow by Bellamy Brothers), movies (e.g. Dixie Dynamite, directed by Lee Frost), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 26, 1976?
- April 26, 1976: What happened on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 26, 1976?
- April 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- April 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 26, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on April 26, 1976?
What day of the week was April 26, 1976?
April 26, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 117th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 26, 1976 can also be written as 4/26/1976 in the US and as 26/4/1976 in UK and Europe.
April 26, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 26, 1976:
- Pan am begins non-stop flights, new york - tokyo.
April 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 26, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 26, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:28 am and setting at 06:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.
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Who was born on April 26, 1976?
Famous people born on April 26, 1976:
- Luigi Panarelli
Italian footballer.
- Václav Varaďa
Czech ice hockey player.
- Sarah Tueting
Ice hockey goalie (usa, olympics - 1998).
- Thurop Van Orman
- José Pasillas
- Wijan Ponlid
- Alessandro Rapinese
- Ilaria Tuti
- Kadim Yaşar
- Badile Lubamba
- Evgenïý Lwnev
- Ihor Tancjura
- Bojan Navojec
- José Orengo
- Simone Gironi
- Roberto San Martín
Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:
![Tionne Watkins]()
Tionne WatkinsTionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.
![Channing Tatum]()
Channing TatumChanning tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.
![Stana Katic]()
Stana KaticStana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.
![Jet Li]()
Jet LiJet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...
![Jordana Brewster]()
Jordana BrewsterPanama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.
![Tom Welling]()
Tom WellingTom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.
![Kevin James]()
Kevin JamesKevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.
![Carol Burnett]()
Carol BurnettAmerican comedian on stage, film and tv.
![Claudine Auger]()
Claudine AugerParis, france -- miss france (1958).
![Joan Chen]()
Joan ChenChinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.
April 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 21 days old,
or 2503 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17522 days old,
if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 1976?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1976.
April 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 26, 1976:
![Sidney James]()
Sidney JamesActor (lavander hills mob, carry on), dies at 65.
- Armstrong Sperry
American illustrator and author (d. 1976).
- Sidney Franklin
American bullfighter (b. 1903).
- Neil McCallum
Actor (pete saber of london), dies at the age of 45.
- Allan Jackson
Newscaster, youth takes a stand, dies at the age of 60.
- Sid James South African
Born 1913, british comedian.
- Andrej Antonovič Grečko
- Carl Boyer
- Andréi Grechko
What famous deaths happened on April 26th?
Famous deaths on April 26th:
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Maria Schell]()
Maria SchellAustrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).
![Robert Davi]()
Robert DaviAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Gail Russell]()
Gail RussellChicago, illinois -- actress.
![Broderick Crawford]()
Broderick CrawfordBroderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.
![Jayne Meadows]()
Jayne MeadowsWu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).
![Alexander Knox]()
Alexander KnoxCanadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).
![John Bunny]()
John BunnySilent film comedian (born 1863).
![Bessie Love]()
Bessie LoveActress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.
![Jim Davis]()
Jim DavisActor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.
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April 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 26, 1976:
- World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
- Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
- Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Tanzania - Union Day.
- Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
- Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
- Lucidius (4th century)
- Paschasius (d. 865)
- Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)
Observances on April 26, 1976:
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]
Saints celebrated on April 26, 1976:
- Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
April 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 26, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1976 was Let Your Love Flow by Bellamy Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
April 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- John Sebastian - Welcome Back
- Commodores - Sweet Love
April 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1976 was Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
April 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- Abba - Fernando
- Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
- John Miles - Music
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
April 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1976 was Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
April 26, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
- Brass Construction - Movin'
- Al Wilson - I've Got A Feeling (we'll Be Seeing Each Other Aga
- The Tymes - It's Cool
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
April 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 26, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dixie Dynamite
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Lee Frost
Starring: Warren Oates, Christopher George, Jane Anne Johnstone, Kathy McHaley
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Montana Trap
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Schamoni
Starring: Hardy Krüger, Stephen Boyd, Anton Diffring, Friedrich von Ledebur
Burnt Offerings
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart
Country: United States of America
Stay Hungry
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong
Country: United States of America
April 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
April 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 26, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The R Document
By: Irving Wallace
Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the
The Rockefellers
By: Peter Collier and David Horowitz
The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.
The Choirboys
By: Joseph Wambaugh
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 …
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" …
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.
April 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 26, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Colossal Cave Adventure
F-1
Dukedom
Starship 1
Indy 4
Who was the US President on April 26, 1976?
On April 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1976?
On April 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 26, 1976?
On April 26, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 26th?
April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:
- 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
- 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.
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 April 1976?
April 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
