Wednesday December 01, 1976: on this day

December 01, 1976 was the 336th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 01, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1976, who was born and died on December 01, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The Pink Panther Strikes Again, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1976?


December 01, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1976 can also be written as 12/1/1976 in the US and as 1/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 01, 1976: What happened on that day?


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December 01, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 01, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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December 01, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 01, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:42 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Dec 06, 1976.

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Who was born on December 01, 1976?


Famous people born on December 01, 1976:

  • Dean O'Gorman
    Dean O'Gorman

    New zealand actor, artist, and photographer.

  • Armine Simonyan

    Armine Simonyan is an Armenian politician.

  • Matthew Shepard

    American white male, 21-year-old university of wyoming student.

  • Autry Denson

    Autry Denson is a former American football player who excelled as a running back.

  • Evangelos Sklavos

    Greek basketball player.

  • Laura Ling

    American journalist and author.

  • Tomasz Adamek

    Polish boxer.

  • Emanuele Pesaresi
  • Aidyn Smağulov
  • Mike Worsley
  • Michael Esper
  • Simon Henzler
  • Agnete Kjølsrud
  • David Nielsen
  • Mobi Oparaku

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 1st

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December 01, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 18 days old,

or 2467 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17275 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 01, 1976.

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December 01, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1976:

  • Jane Marken (Jeanne Berthe Adolphine Crabbe

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

holidays

December 01, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1976:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 29th and December 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 01, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - Love So Right
  4. - Muskrat Love
  5. - The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 01, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - Mississippi
  3. - If You Leave Me Now
  4. - Somebody To Love
  5. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 01, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Keep Me Cryin'
  5. - Hot Line

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December 01, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Lesley-Anne Down, Burt Kwouk

Country: United States of America

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Frank Pierson

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark

Country: United States of America

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Gary Nelson

Starring: Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, John Astin, Patsy Kelly

Country: United States of America

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vladimir Bychkov

Starring: Viktoriya Novikova, Valentin Nikulin, Galina Artyomova, Yuri Senkevich

The Cassandra Crossing

The Cassandra Crossing

Release year: 1976

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O.J. Simpson

December 01, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 01, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Storm Warning by Jack Higgins

Storm Warning

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A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson

Blood And Money

By:

This is a powerful, shattering story. It all begins in 1969, when one of Houston’s most famous young women becomes mysteriously ill at a colonial mansion.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

By:

Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

December 01, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 01, 1976?

On December 01, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1976?

On December 01, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1976?

On December 01, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. 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 December 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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history

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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1976 calendar looked like.

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