Thursday December 02, 1976: on this day

December 02, 1976 was the 337th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 02, 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 02, 1976, who was born and died on December 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 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 2nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1976?


December 02, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 337th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1976 can also be written as 12/2/1976 in the US and as 2/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 02, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1976:

  • Fidel castro becomes president of cuba, replacing osvaldo dorticós torrado.

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December 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 04:01 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 02, 1976?


Famous people born on December 02, 1976:

  • Shion Miura

    Japanese author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Masafumi Gotoh

    Japanese guitarist/singer-songwriter and producer (asian kung-fu generation).

  • Jennifer Robinson

    Barrie, ontario -- (1996 canadian champ).

  • Eddy Garabito

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Erik Everhard

    Canadian porn producer and director.

  • Christian Solinas
  • Remah Abou Zeid
  • Smail Diss
  • Rodrigo Teixeira
  • Kim Deinoff
  • Michael Abdow
  • Lato
  • Heiko Meyer

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 4 months old,

or 568 months and 18 days old,

or 2472 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17306 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1976?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 02, 1976.

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December 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1976:

  • Danny Murtaugh

    At the age of 59, a baseball manager (pittsburgh pirates), is killed.

  • William Tannen

    Actor (jailhouse rock and sitting bull) dies at 65.

  • Tommaso Maestrelli
  • Jane Marnac
  • Plutarco Elías Calles Chacón

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

holidays

December 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1976:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1976:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 02, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Roots by Alex Haley

Roots

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Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.

Blue Skies, No Candy by Gael Greene

Blue Skies, No Candy

By:

"A caviar-and-foie gras freefall, uninhibited and delicious sex Toronto Globe. This is the first book on sex to cause such a stir since Henry Miller.

To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow

To Jerusalem And Back

By:

Nobel laureate Saul Bellow's candid interviews and meditations on Israel's unique spirit and challenges are a powerful and stimulating testament to the country's past and future.

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.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

December 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1976?

On December 02, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1976?

On December 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1976?

On December 02, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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.

Thursday December 2, 1976