Thursday August 26, 1976: on this day
About August 26th, 1976, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1976 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Macaulay Culkin, Dylan O'Brien
- 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 26th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1976?
- August 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1976?
- How old is someone born on August 26, 1976?
- August 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1976?
What day of the week was August 26, 1976?
August 26, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1976 can also be written as 8/26/1976 in the US and as 26/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 08:41 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 26, 1976?
Famous people born on August 26, 1976:
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Zemfira
Russian singer-songwriter.
- Amaia Montero
Spanish singer-songwriter (la oreja de van gogh).
- Blake Mycoskie
Founder of TOMS Shoes known for its one-for-one donation model.
- Carey Tally
Memphis, tennessee -- soccer midfielder (1996 olympics - gold medalist).
- Sébastien Vieilledent
- David Preece
- Ninrod Medina
- Justin Lamoureux
- Therese Crawford
- Denyse Floreano
- Joseph Owona
- Nevio Pizzolitto
- Pedro Falla
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Chloe Pirrie]()
Chloe PirrieChloe pirrie is a scottish actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'black mirror' and 'the crown'.
How old is someone born on August 26, 1976?
Someone born on August 26, 1976 is:
47 years 9 months old,
or 573 months and 10 days old,
or 2492 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17450 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1976?
There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 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 August 26, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1976.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1976:
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Lotte Lehmann
German teacher, author, and opera singer.
- Warner Anderson
Brooklyn, new york -- actor.
- Lotte Lehmann in Santa Barbara
California (born in perleberg, germany); german/austrian/american opera singer.
- Erich Nikowitz
- Alessandro Rimini
- Domenico Tripodo
- Gary Burne
- Nino Castellini
- Geraldo Cleofas Dias Alves
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Tawfiq Saleh
Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.
- Mathius Erzberger
Mathius Erzberger was a German politician who played a key role in the armistice that ended World War I..
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August 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1976:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lonely Lady
By: Harold Robbins
"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
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.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
August 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
Colossal Cave Adventure
Outlaw
Fonz
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on August 26, 1976?
On August 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1976?
On August 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1976?
On August 26, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
