What happened on Thursday April 01, 1976?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1976:

• Apple Computer Company Founded Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, along with Ronald G. Wayne, founded Apple Computer out of Jobs' parents' house in Los Altos, California. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of what would become one of the most influential technology companies in history.
• Helter Skelter Documentary Premieres The documentary 'Helter Skelter', which detailed the Charles Manson cult 'family', their capture, trial, conviction, and aftermath, premiered on CBS. The film provided a comprehensive look into one of the most notorious criminal cases in American history.
• Death of Max Ernst Max Ernst, a renowned German/French surrealist painter and sculptor, passed away at the age of 85. Ernst was a pioneering figure in the Dada and Surrealist art movements, known for his innovative and imaginative artistic techniques.
• Conrail Begins Operations Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) took over operations from six bankrupt railroads in the Northeastern United States, consolidating and restructuring the region's rail transportation infrastructure.
• BOGUS: Jovian-Plutonian Gravitational Effect Hoax British astronomer Patrick Moore reported the fictitious 'Jovian-Plutonian gravitational effect' as an April Fool's Day prank. The hoax claimed that a rare planetary alignment would temporarily reduce Earth's gravity, which was entirely fabricated.

Events in 1976

April 01, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1976

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1976

April 01, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1976 can also be written as 4/1/1976 in the US and as 1/4/1976 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1976 in April 1976 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1976:

• David Oyelowo

  Acclaimed English-Nigerian actor known for powerful performances in films like 'Selma' and 'Interstellar', who has made significant...

• Clarence Seedorf

  Legendary Dutch footballer who won the UEFA Champions League with three different clubs, a unique achievement in football history.

• Troy Baker

  Renowned voice actor in video games and animation, known for iconic roles in 'The Last of Us', 'BioShock Infinite', and many other popular...

• John Elkann

  Prominent Italian businessman and heir to the Agnelli family, serving as chairman and CEO of Exor, a major international holding company.

• Gábor Király

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1976:

• Max Ernst

  German painter, sculptor, and leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements.

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
3. Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
4. Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
5. Rufus - Sweet Thing

April 01, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
3. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
4. CW McCall - Convoy
5. The Four Seasons - December '63

April 01, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. The Blackbyrds - Happy Music
5. Bobby Womack - Daylight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 09:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1976

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Someone born on April 01, 1976 is:

49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 13 days old,

or 2562 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17940 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1976?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1976.

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