Friday January 16, 1976: on this day
About January 16th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Donny & Marie Osmond musical variety show premieres on ABC TV
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1976 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lin-Manuel Miranda, James May
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow
- #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Popular movie: Mandinga directed by Mario Pinzauti
More about January 16th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on January 16th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 16, 1976?
- January 16, 1976: What happened on that day?
- January 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 16, 1976?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1976?
- January 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 16, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on January 16, 1976?
What day of the week was January 16, 1976?
January 16, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1976 can also be written as 1/16/1976 in the US and as 16/1/1976 in UK and Europe.
January 16, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1976:
- Donny & marie osmond musical variety show premieres on abc tv
- Peter frampton released platinum live album frampton comes alive
- The trial against jailed members of the red army faction begins in stuttgart, west germany.
- Full diplomatic relations are established between bangladesh and pakistan 5 years after the bangladesh liberation war.
- The scottish labour party is formed.
January 16, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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January 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 07:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.
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Who was born on January 16, 1976?
Famous people born on January 16, 1976:
- Tatayana Gutsu
Tatayana Gutsu is a former Soviet and Ukrainian gymnast who won the all-around gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
- Hitomi Kuroishi
Japanese composer known for her work on anime soundtracks.
- Eva Habermann
Eva habermann is a german actress known for her role as zev bellringer in the television series lexx.
- Viktor Maslov
Russian race car driver.
- Martina Moravcová
Slovak swimmer.
- Trisha Stillwell Miss Oklahoma-USA (1997
Top 10).
- Oxana Kalemi
Ukrainian writer who was kidnapped and sold to europe by sex traders until she was freed.
- Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie
- Gavin McGowan
- Shaun Benson
- Daria D'Antonio
- Mikael Hedlund
- Domenico Morfeo
- Miloš Šporar
Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...
- James May
James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
- Sidharth Malhotra
Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
- Vijay Sethupathi
Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...
- Richard Bohringer
French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.
- Katy Jurado
Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.
- Josh Evans
American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.
- John Carpenter
American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.
- Debbie Allen
American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.
- Ricardo Darín
Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.
How old is someone born on January 16, 1976?
Someone born on January 16, 1976 is:
48 years 4 months old,
or 580 months and 20 days old,
or 2524 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17673 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1976?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.
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 January 16, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1976.
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January 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 16, 1976:
- Luigi Di Paolantonio
- Andrej Fajt
- Walter Becchia
What famous deaths happened on January 16th?
Famous deaths on January 16th:
- Carole Lombard
American actress.
- John Mortimer
British screenwriter, barrister and author.
- Bernard Lee
London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).
- Prem Nazir
Malayalam actor (born in 1926).
- Akaya Kabila
Former President of a country in Africa.
- Alver Lindgren
Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.
- Rodrigues Alves
Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.
- Ndrew Wyeth
Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.
- Marjorie Williams
Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.
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January 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 16, 1976:
- National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
- Teacher's Day in Thailand
January 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1976 was I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
- Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
- C. W. McCall - Convoy
- Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
- Sweet - Fox On The Run
January 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
- Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
- Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback
January 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 16, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
- David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
January 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 16, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 16, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 16, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 16, 1976?
On January 16, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1976?
On January 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 16, 1976?
On January 16, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 16th?
January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
- 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.
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.