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About February 28th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: Spain withdraws from Western Sahara
- Day of the week: February 28th, 1976 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bernadette Peters, Natalia Vodianova
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Theme From S.W.A.T. by Rhythm Heritage
- #1 UK song: December '63 by The Four Seasons
- Popular movie: Robin and Marian directed by Richard Lester
More about February 28th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on February 28th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 28, 1976?
- February 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
- February 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 28, 1976?
- How old is someone born on February 28, 1976?
- February 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- February 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- February 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 28, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on February 28, 1976?
What day of the week was February 28, 1976?
February 28, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 28, 1976 can also be written as 2/28/1976 in the US and as 28/2/1976 in UK and Europe.
February 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 28, 1976:
- Spain withdraws from western sahara
- Ceuta and melilla (spanish morocco) are last european african possession.
- 18th grammy awards: "love will keep us together", natalie cole win.
- Madagascar becomes the first country to recognise the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
- U.k. home secretary merlyn rees ends special category status for those sentenced for scheduled terrorist crimes relating to the civil violence in northern ireland.
February 28, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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February 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 28, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 05:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.
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Who was born on February 28, 1976?
Famous people born on February 28, 1976:
- Ali Larter
Ali larter is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'heroes' and the 'final destination' film series.
- Arafat Abou-Chaker
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Atari Iijima
Talented painter recognized for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Arienna Keller
Renowned physicist known for her work in quantum mechanics.
- Brittony Daniels
Brittony Daniels is an American politician who has served as a member of the Texas State Senate.
- Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge
Canadian producer and actor.
- Lauren Santo Domingo
Editor.
- Angie Kennedy in Nambour
Queensland, australia; swimmer (olympics 1996).
- Kaido Külaots
Estonian chess player.
- Adam Pine
Australian swimmer and coach.
- Maamar Mamouni
- José Manuel Roca
- Rogério Fidélis Régis
- Manuela Tesse
- Anderson de Andrade
- Geri Çipi
- Sandy Jeannin
- Federica Daga
- Midori Kawana
Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:
- Bernadette Peters
American actress, singer, and dancer.
- Natalia Vodianova
Model and actress from russia-french.
- Stephanie Beacham
Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.
- Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...
- Dorothy Stratten
Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
- Mario Andretti
Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.
- Svetlana Alliluyeva
Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).
- Rae Dawn Chong
Canadian actress.
- Mercedes Ruehl
American actress.
- Vincente Minnelli
American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).
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How old is someone born on February 28, 1976?
Someone born on February 28, 1976 is:
48 years 3 months old,
or 579 months and 8 days old,
or 2518 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17630 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1976?
There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1976.
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February 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 28, 1976:
- Magdelene Thirlway
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
- Thomas Roberts
- Zofia Stryjeńska
- Antonio De Miguel
- Väinö Penttala
- Jozéf Wittlin
- André Cavalier
What famous deaths happened on February 28th?
Famous deaths on February 28th:
- George Kennedy
George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
- Ruby Keeler
Canadian-american actress and dancer.
- Mary Stuart
American actress and singer (b. 1926).
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
American actor (born in 1905).
- Jim Thorpe
American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...
- Anny Ondra
Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.
- Henry Luce
American publisher, born in china.
- Dewell Hines
Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.
- Aleja Fernandez
Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...
- Owen Chamberlain
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.
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February 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 28, 1976:
- Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)
Saints celebrated on February 28, 1976:
- Saint Silvana
- Saint Rufinus
- Saint Oswald (d. 992)
- Saint Romanus (died 463)
February 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and February 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1976 was Theme From S.W.A.T. by Rhythm Heritage, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
- Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)
- Eric Carmen - All By Myself
- The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
February 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Seasons - December '63
- Slik - Forever And Ever
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Tina Charles - I Love To Love
- Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
February 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
- Commodores - Sweet Love
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Barry White - Let The Music Play
- Joe Simon - I Need You, You Need Me
February 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:
February 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 28, 1976?
On February 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1976?
On February 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 28, 1976?
On February 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 28th?
February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
- 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.
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 February 1976?
February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.