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About January 21st, 1976, in brief:

  • Historical events: Supersonic Concorde, first commercial flights, by Britain and France.
  • Day of the week: January 21st, 1976 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Telly Savalas, Sushant Singh Rajput
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross
  • #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
  • Popular movie: Taxi Driver directed by Martin Scorsese

More about January 21st, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on January 21st, 1976.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1976?


January 21, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1976 can also be written as 1/21/1976 in the US and as 21/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 21, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1976:

  • Supersonic concorde, first commercial flights, by britain and france.
  • Commercial service of concorde begins with the london-bahrain and paris-rio routes.

January 21, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st 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 21, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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January 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 21, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 10:10 am.

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 21, 1976?


Famous people born on January 21, 1976:

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Amanda Little Miss Texas-USA (1997

    Amanda little miss texas-usa (1997) is a beauty pageant contestant known for her top 6 placement in the miss usa competition.

  • Raivis Belohvoščiks

    Latvian cyclist.

  • Lars Eidinger

    German actor.

  • Giorgio Frezzolini

    Italian footballer.

  • Igors Stepanovs

    Latvian footballer.

  • Aivaras Abromavičius

    Lithuanian-ukrainian banker and politician; 15th ukrainian minister of economic development.

  • Lynn Thomas

    Newport news, virginia -- playmate (may 1997).

  • Patrick de Lange

    Dutch baseball player.

  • Vital' Rahožkin
  • Sun Shuwei
  • Steve Fatupua-Lecaill
  • Denis Lunghi
  • Iulian Miu
  • Nicola Procaccini

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

  • Mac Davis
    Mac Davis

    American singer, country-flavored ballad singing star and star of 200 concert tours a year.

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How old is someone born on January 21, 1976?


Someone born on January 21, 1976 is:

48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months and 15 days old,

or 2524 weeks

or 17668 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1976?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1976.

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January 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1976:

  • Albert Rohrbacher
  • Joseph-Marie-Eugène Martin
  • Domenico Sanfilippo
  • Dinty Moore

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

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January 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1976:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1976 was Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Love Rollercoaster
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - I Love Music (Part 1)

January 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. 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 21, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 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 19th and January 25th.

January 21, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Love To Love You Baby
  4. - Turning Point
  5. - Inseparable

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January 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

Echoes of a Summer

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Richard Harris, Jodie Foster, Lois Nettleton, Geraldine Fitzgerald

No Deposit, No Return

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: David Niven, Darren McGavin, Don Knotts, Herschel Bernardi

January 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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:

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

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

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

January 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

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Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

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The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

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 …

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

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.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

By:

Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

January 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on January 21, 1976?

On January 21, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1976?

On January 21, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1976?

On January 21, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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.

Discover how January 1976 calendar looked like.

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