Sunday October 17, 1976: on this day
About October 17th, 1976, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1976 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Smita Patil, Felicity Jones
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees
- #1 UK song: Mississippi by Pussycat
- Popular movie: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution directed by Herbert Ross
More about October 17th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1976?
- October 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1976?
- October 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1976?
What day of the week was October 17, 1976?
October 17, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1976 can also be written as 10/17/1976 in the US and as 17/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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.
Discover the personality of October born.
Unlock the Mysteries of October 17, 1976! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
October 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
October 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 03:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1976
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on October 17, 1976?
Famous people born on October 17, 1976:
- Rena Inoue
Japanese-american figure skater.
- Sebastián Abreu
Uruguayan footballer.
- Nil Karaibrahimgil
Turkish singer-songwriter.
- Brooke Richards
Brooke richards is a former american model and actress known for her appearances in playboy magazine and various tv shows.
- Carlos Loret de Mola
Mexican journalist and news anchor.
- Kevin Maher
English-irish coach and footballer.
- Seth Etherton
American baseball player.
- Fabri Fibra
- Panagiōtīs Spyrou
- Tataee
- Rauf Mehdiyev
- Matilde Politi
- Michele Posa
- Ben Darwin
- Keith Carter
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
- Smita Patil
Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
- Wyclef Jean
Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
- Montgomery Clift
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
- Rob Marshall
American choreographer and director producer.
- Margot Kidder
Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
- Evel Knievel
American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
- Mike Judge
American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
- Jean Arthur
American singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 26 days old,
or 2482 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17375 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 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 17, 1976?
There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1976.
October 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1976:
- Enrique Soladrero
- Franz Altheim
- Radasłaŭ Astroŭski
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
- Danièle Delorme
French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
- Teresa Brewer
American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
- Levi Stubbs
American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
- Joan Hickson
British actress (born in 1906).
- John Stuart
Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
- Anne Crawford
Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th
October 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1976:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1976 was Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
October 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
- Rod Stewart - Sailing
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
October 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
October 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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:
October 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 17, 1976?
On October 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1976?
On October 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1976?
On October 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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
Do you remember 1976? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.