Friday October 22, 1976: on this day
About October 22nd, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Rick Barry (San Francisco), begins then longest NBA free throw streak of 60
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1976 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Christopher Lloyd, Catherine Deneuve
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
- #1 UK song: Mississippi by Pussycat
- Popular movie: Carrie directed by Brian De Palma
More about October 22nd, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on October 22nd, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 22, 1976?
- October 22, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 22, 1976?
- How old is someone born on October 22, 1976?
- October 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 22, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 22, 1976?
What day of the week was October 22, 1976?
October 22, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 22, 1976 can also be written as 10/22/1976 in the US and as 22/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 22, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 22, 1976:
- Rick barry (san francisco), begins then longest nba free throw streak of 60
- Red dye no. 4 is banned by the us food and drug administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. the dye is still used in canada.
- Cearbhall ó dálaigh, the 5th president of ireland, resigns after being publicly insulted by the minister for defense.
October 22, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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.
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October 22, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 22nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 22, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:26 am and setting at 06:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.
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Who was born on October 22, 1976?
Famous people born on October 22, 1976:
- Helen Svedin
Helen svedin is a swedish model known for her work with major fashion brands and her marriage to portuguese soccer star luis figo.
- Luke Adams
Australian race walker.
- Laidback Luke
Producer and dj from the philippines-dutch.
- Jon Foreman
American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Javi Guerrero
- Janet Lee
- Katalin Partics
- Brad Stevens
- Filip Tapalović
- Aleksandr Abt
- Kenneth Foster
- Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove
- Sofia Domeij
Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:
![Christopher Lloyd]()
Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...
![Catherine Deneuve]()
Catherine DeneuveFrench actress and businesswoman.
![Valeria Golino]()
Valeria GolinoItalian actress and director known for her roles in films such as Rain Man and Hot Shots!.
![Deepak Chopra]()
Deepak ChopraEast indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.
![Jeff Goldblum]()
Jeff GoldblumAmerican actor.
![Georges Brassens]()
Georges BrassensFrench composer, poet, and singer.
![Arsène Wenger]()
Arsène WengerFrench manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Derek Jacobi]()
Derek JacobiBritish actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.
How old is someone born on October 22, 1976?
Someone born on October 22, 1976 is:
47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 14 days old,
or 2484 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17393 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1976?
There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 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 October 22, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 22, 1976.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 22, 1976:
- Edward Burra
- Georgios A. Megas
- Elisabetta Elena di Thurn und Taxis
- Nancy Harkness Love
What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?
Famous deaths on October 22nd:
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Peter Scolari]()
Peter ScolariAmerican actor and director.
![Soupy Sales]()
Soupy SalesAmerican comedian, intelligent and imaginative.
![Cleavon Little]()
Cleavon LittleActor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.
- Arles Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.
- Majour Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.
- Dae Jung
Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.
- Henry Armstrong
American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.
- Kingson Amis
Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.
- Sherel Tepper
Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 22nd
October 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 22, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Orleans - Still The One
October 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. 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 22, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1976 was The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 22, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- L.T.D. - Love Ballad
- Norman Connors - You Are My Starship
October 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 22, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 22, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
Roots
By: Alex Haley
Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.
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.
October 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 22, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
F-1
Outlaw
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Night Driver
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on October 22, 1976?
On October 22, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1976?
On October 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 22, 1976?
On October 22, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 22nd?
October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),
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 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.
