What happened on Thursday December 02, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1976:

• New Cuban Constitution Takes Effect Cuba's new constitution was implemented, fundamentally restructuring the government by eliminating the separate positions of Prime Minister and President. This constitutional change merged the roles, with Fidel Castro transitioning from Prime Minister to President of the Council of State.
• Fidel Castro Becomes President of Cuba On December 2, 1976, Fidel Castro officially assumed the presidency of Cuba, replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado in a significant political transition that consolidated his power in the Cuban government.
• China Dismisses Foreign Minister The Chinese government dismissed Foreign Minister Qiao Guanhua due to his alleged collaboration with the Gang of Four, replacing him with Huang Hua, who was previously serving as the Ambassador to the United Nations. This action was part of the political purges following the fall of the Gang of Four.
• Capture of Montoneros Leader Argentine security forces captured Esther Norma Arrostito, a prominent leader of the Montoneros guerrilla group, in a dramatic gun battle. Despite the government's initial claim that she was killed in the crossfire, she was actually taken alive, marking a significant moment in Argentina's internal conflict.
• Attempted Assassination of Bob Marley In a shocking incident, reggae icon Bob Marley, his wife Rita, manager Don Taylor, and Wailers band member Lewis Griffiths were shot during an attempted assassination at Marley's Kingston, Jamaica residence. The attack occurred when an unknown assailant fired through the mansion's window.
• Patrick Hillery Becomes President of Ireland Patrick Hillery was sworn in as the 6th President of Ireland after being elected unopposed on November 9, 1976. His inauguration marked a peaceful transition of presidential power in the Irish Republic.

Events in 1976

December 02, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people born on December 02, 1976:

• Masafumi Gotoh

  Lead guitarist and singer-songwriter of the popular Japanese alternative rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation, known for their influential...

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1976:

• Danny Murtaugh

  Renowned Pittsburgh Pirates baseball manager who led the team to significant success during his career.

• Tommaso Maestrelli
• William Tannen

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 2nd

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.

1. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
2. Spinners - The Rubberband Man
3. Bee Gees - Love So Right
4. Captain and Tennille - Muskrat Love
5. Gordon Lightfoot - 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.

1. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
2. Pussycat - Mississippi
3. Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
4. Queen - Somebody To Love
5. Leo Sayer - 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 music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Brick - Dazz
2. Rose Royce - Car Wash
3. The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
4. Al Green - Keep Me Cryin'
5. The Sylvers - Hot Line

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1976

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Someone born on December 02, 1976 is:

48 years 5 months old,

or 581 months and 12 days old,

or 2527 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1976?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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

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

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