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About July 28th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: 242,000 die in Tientsin-Tangshan (China) 8.2 earthquake
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1976 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Georgia Engel, Dulquer Salmaan
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans
- #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
- Popular movie: The Shootist directed by Don Siegel
More about July 28th, 1976? See below for more news and curiosities on July 28th, 1976.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 28, 1976?
- July 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
- July 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 28, 1976?
- How old is someone born on July 28, 1976?
- July 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- July 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- July 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 28, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on July 28, 1976?
What day of the week was July 28, 1976?
July 28, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 28, 1976 can also be written as 7/28/1976 in the US and as 28/7/1976 in UK and Europe.
July 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 28, 1976:
- 242,000 die in tientsin-tangshan (china) 8.2 earthquake
- 8.2 and 7.4 earthquake devastate tangsha, china
- Eldon joersz and geo morgan set world air speed record of 3,530 kph.
- The tangshan earthquake[12] measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 moment magnitude flattens tangshan in the people's republic of china, killing 242,769 and injuring 164,851.
July 28, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 28, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 09:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.
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Who was born on July 28, 1976?
Famous people born on July 28, 1976:
- Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby shaddix is an american singer known as the lead vocalist of the rock band papa roach.
- Huma Abedin
Huma Abedin is a political advisor who served as the deputy chief of staff to Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State.
- Leilani Wolfgramm
Lead vocalist of the band 'The Jets' known for their hit songs in the 80s.
![Kai Schumann]()
Kai Schumann- Anne-Elisabeth Blateau
- Lidia Mirchandani
- Jóhannes Harðarson
- Stefano Lombardi
- Sibel Taşçıoğlu
- Meng Jie
- Nicola Acunzo
- Ondřej Cibulka
- Iker Flores
- Marcelo Salgueiro
- Oliver Köhrmann
Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:
![Georgia Engel]()
Georgia EngelAmerican actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
![Dulquer Salmaan]()
Dulquer SalmaanDulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.
![Lori Loughlin]()
Lori LoughlinLori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...
![Sally Struthers]()
Sally StruthersAmerican actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.
![Leonor Watling]()
Leonor WatlingSpanish singer and actress (marlango).
![Alexis Arquette]()
Alexis ArquetteAmerican actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).
![Francis Veber]()
Francis VeberFrench screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.
![Bill Bradley]()
Bill BradleyAmerican politician and former basketball star.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Rudy Vallee]()
Rudy ValleeRudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.
How old is someone born on July 28, 1976?
Someone born on July 28, 1976 is:
47 years 10 months old,
or 574 months and 7 days old,
or 2496 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17478 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1976?
There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 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 July 28, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 28, 1976.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
July 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 28, 1976:
- Maggie Gripenberg
Finnish dancer and choreographer (b. 1881).
- Lucie Mannheim
Actress (39 steps), dies at 77.
- Jacob Soetendorp
Rabbi dies at 62.
- Christian Ranucci
- Lucas Cornelius Steyn
- Charlotte Susa
- Rafael Leoz
What famous deaths happened on July 28th?
Famous deaths on July 28th:
![Eileen Brennan]()
Eileen BrennanAmerican actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.
![Bernard Cribbins]()
Bernard CribbinsBritish comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.
![Marie Dressler]()
Marie DresslerCanadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).
![Eugene Roche]()
Eugene RocheBoston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).
![Jill Esmond]()
Jill EsmondActress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).
![Helen Traubel]()
Helen TraubelAmerican actress and soprano (d. 1972).
- Joahan Sebastian Bach
One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.
- Kyen Smith
Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.
- Sebasthian Bach
Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.
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July 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 28, 1976:
- St. Celsus
- St. Victor
- St. Innocent
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
- San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
- Peru - Independence Day
- Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
- St. Sampson (a bishop)
- Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve
Observances on July 28, 1976:
- World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
July 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
July 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
July 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
- The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1976 was You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
July 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- George Benson - This Masquerade
July 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
July 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Canfield Decision
By: Spiro T. Agnew
This book tells the story of a vice president who was "destroyed" by his own ambition.
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.
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.
Scoundrel Time
By: Lillian Hellman
Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
July 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Death Race
Blockade
Indy 4
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on July 28, 1976?
On July 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1976?
On July 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 28, 1976?
On July 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 28th?
July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of July. 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 July 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
- 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
- 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.
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 July 1976?
July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
