What happened on Saturday May 01, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1976:

• Minamata Disease Official Discovery A Japanese doctor officially reported the discovery of Minamata disease, an epidemic of neurological disorder caused by severe mercury poisoning. This marked a critical moment in understanding industrial environmental contamination and its devastating human health impacts.
• First LAGEOS Satellite Launch NASA launched the first Laser Geodynamics Satellite (LAGEOS), a crucial scientific instrument designed to precisely measure Earth's surface movements, tectonic plate shifts, and gravitational variations. This satellite would become a key tool in understanding global geodynamic processes.
• Death of Alexandros Panagoulis Alexandros Panagoulis, a prominent Greek poet and political activist known for his resistance against the military junta, died in a suspicious car accident. His death was controversial and raised questions about potential political assassination.
• Neville Wran Becomes Premier of New South Wales Neville Wran was elected as the Premier of New South Wales, marking a significant moment in Australian political history. Wran was a prominent Labor Party politician who would go on to serve as Premier from 1976 to 1986, becoming one of the most influential state leaders of his era.
• Death of T.R.M. Howard T.R.M. Howard, a pioneering African American surgeon, civil rights activist, and entrepreneur, passed away. Howard was a significant figure in the medical community and the civil rights movement, known for his advocacy and medical achievements.
• Schiedam Train Crash A devastating train accident in Schiedam, the Netherlands, resulted in the tragic loss of 24 lives. This catastrophic event highlighted the critical importance of railway safety and infrastructure maintenance.
• 102nd Kentucky Derby Won by Bold Forbes Jockey Angel Cordero Jr. rode Bold Forbes to victory in the 102nd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:01.6. This victory was a significant moment in horse racing history.
• Netherlands 20,000 Metre Record Jos Hermens of the Netherlands set a new record in the 20,000 metre race, completing the distance in 57:24.2. This athletic achievement demonstrated the Netherlands' strength in long-distance running.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1976

Newspapers from May. 01, 1976

May 01, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1976 can also be written as 5/1/1976 in the US and as 1/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1976:

• Michele Frangilli
• Violante Placido
• Darius McCrary

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1976:

• T. R. M. Howard

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• Alexandros Panagoulis

  Greek poet and political activist who courageously resisted the military junta in Greece, ultimately dying in 1976.

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1976 was Let Your Love Flow by Bellamy Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
2. Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
3. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
4. John Sebastian - Welcome Back
5. Commodores - Sweet Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1976 was Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
2. Abba - Fernando
3. Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
4. John Miles - Music
5. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1976 was Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
2. Brass Construction - Movin'
3. Al Wilson - I've Got A Feeling (we'll Be Seeing Each Other Aga
4. The Tymes - It's Cool
5. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 10:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1976

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Someone born on May 01, 1976 is:

49 years and 13 days old,

or 588 months and 13 days old,

or 2558 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17910 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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

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

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