Tuesday August 24, 1976: on this day
About August 24th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Soyuz 21 returns to Earth.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1976 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Rupert Grint, Dave Chappelle
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
- Popular movie: King Kong directed by John Guillermin
More about August 24th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on August 24th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1976?
- August 24, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1976?
- How old is someone born on August 24, 1976?
- August 24, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 24, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1976?
What day of the week was August 24, 1976?
August 24, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1976 can also be written as 8/24/1976 in the US and as 24/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1976:
- Soyuz 21 returns to earth.
- In uruguay, the army captures marcelo gelman and his pregnant wife. marcelo is later killed and his wife (and unborn child) disappear.
August 24, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 24, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 24, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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August 24, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 07:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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Who was born on August 24, 1976?
Famous people born on August 24, 1976:
- Alex O'Loughlin
Alex o'loughlin is an australian actor known for his role as steve mcgarrett in the television series hawaii five-0.
- Sajad Ali
Pakistani singer known for his soulful voice and hit songs.
- Matsuko Kawaguchi
Legendary figure skater known for her grace and skill on the ice.
- Simon Dennis
English rower and academic.
- Nordin Wooter
Surinamese-dutch footballer.
- Bjorn van der Doelen
Dutch soccer player (psv).
- Danica DeCosto
Youtube star.
- Yang Yang
- William Machado de Oliveira
- Leandro Melino Gomes
- Jorge Ferrío
- Luna Monti
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
- Rupert Grint
Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
- Dave Chappelle
Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
- Chad Michael Murray
Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
- Paulo Coelho
Brazilian esoteric author.
- Stephen Fry
British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
- Martha Higareda
Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
- Anne Archer
American actress.
- Marlee Matlin
American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
- Pia Degermark
Swedish actress.
- Takashi Miike
Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
How old is someone born on August 24, 1976?
Someone born on August 24, 1976 is:
47 years 9 months old,
or 573 months and 12 days old,
or 2493 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17452 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1976?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1976.
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August 24, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1976:
- Michael Dewar Head
Composer dies at 76.
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
- Richard Attenborough
English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
- Julie Harris
American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
- Louis Prima
American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
- Jane Greer
American singer and actress (d. 2001).
- Jay Thomas
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
- Amanda Randolph
Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
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August 24, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1976:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 24, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
August 24, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 24, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 24, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 24, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- War - Summer
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
August 24, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 24, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
August 24, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 24, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 24, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 24, 1976?
On August 24, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1976?
On August 24, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1976?
On August 24, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.