Thursday December 16, 1976: on this day
About December 16th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Liberian tanker stranded at Nantucket, 180,000 barrels oil in sea
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1976 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Theo James, Krysten Ritter
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy
- Popular movie: King Kong directed by Peter Jackson
More about December 16th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1976?
- December 16, 1976: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1976?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1976?
- December 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1976?
What day of the week was December 16, 1976?
December 16, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1976 can also be written as 12/16/1976 in the US and as 16/12/1976 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1976:
- Liberian tanker stranded at nantucket, 180,000 barrels oil in sea
- Us government halts swine flu vaccination program following reports of paralysis.
- Andrew young named ambassador and chief us delegate to united nations.
December 16, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse magazine from December 16, 1976
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December 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 01:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.
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Who was born on December 16, 1976?
Famous people born on December 16, 1976:
- Laisha Wilkins
Former professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Jen Golbeck
American academic and computer scientist.
- Stuart Ashen
Youtube star.
- Emiri Henmi
Japanese singer and actress.
- Carit Falch
- Jeff Piccard
- Ronald Stampfer
- Reggie McGrew
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
![Theo James]()
Theo JamesTheo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
![Krysten Ritter]()
Krysten RitterAmerican actress, musician, and model.
![Maruschka Detmers]()
Maruschka DetmersActress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
![Liv Ullmann]()
Liv UllmannBorn in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
![Benjamin Bratt]()
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
![Flo Rida]()
Flo RidaAmerican rapper.
![Christopher Biggins]()
Christopher BigginsEnglish actor and tv presenter.
![Miranda Otto]()
Miranda OttoAn australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
![Xander Berkeley]()
Xander BerkeleyXander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyAmerican actor and director.
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How old is someone born on December 16, 1976?
Someone born on December 16, 1976 is:
47 years 5 months old,
or 569 months and 20 days old,
or 2476 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17338 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1976?
There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1976.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
December 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1976:
- Réal Caouette
Canadian journalist and politician (d. 1976).
- George
Greek royalty, the eldest son of king constantine who ruled 1922-1923 and 1935-1947 with a government in exile in london in ww ii.
- Amedeo Bocchi
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van CleefLee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
![Keely Smith]()
Keely SmithAmerican singer and actress (b. 1928).
![John Spencer]()
John SpencerEnglish rugby player and coach.
![Aileen Pringle]()
Aileen PringleActress (age consent, convicted night parade).
![Moses Gunn]()
Moses GunnAmerican actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1976:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
- Spinners - The Rubberband Man
- Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
- Captain and Tennille - Muskrat Love
- Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
December 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
- Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
- Queen - Somebody To Love
- Abba - Money Money Money
- Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing
December 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 16, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brick - Dazz
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
- Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind
December 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:
December 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
Raise The Titanic!
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rescue crucial material from the most notorious maritime disaster. This #1 New York Times bestseller is the result of orders from the Pentagon.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Ceremony Of The Innocent
By: Taylor Caldwell
One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.
Adolf Hitler
By: John Toland
John Toland, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, has written a definitive biography about Adolf Hitler. It remains the most comprehensive, readable and objective account possible of Hitler's life.
December 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 16, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stunt Cycle
The Amazing Maze Game
Starship 1
Night Driver
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on December 16, 1976?
On December 16, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1976?
On December 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1976?
On December 16, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
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 December 1976?
December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
