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October 02, 1976 was the 276th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 02, 1976, who was born and died on October 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry), movies (e.g. Car Wash, directed by Michael Schultz), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1976?
- October 02, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1976?
- October 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1976?
What day of the week was October 02, 1976?
October 02, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 276th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1976 can also be written as 10/2/1976 in the US and as 2/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1976:
- Let my people come closes at morosco theater nyc after 106 performances
October 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:33 pm and setting at 02:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1976.
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Who was born on October 02, 1976?
Famous people born on October 02, 1976:
- Mark Chilton
English cricketer.
- Mandisa
American singer.
- Anita Kulcsar
Hungarian handball player (d. 2005).
- John Thornton
American football player.
- Jurij Možarovs'kyj
- Erik Braal
- Macdonald Ndiefi
- Freddy dos Santos
- Ryan Robertson
- Zafer Biryol
- John Thornton (football américain)
- Gerardo Pérez
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 22 days old,
or 2481 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17371 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1976?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1976.
October 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1976:
- Cesarino Branduani
- Gladys Leslie
- Quentin Jackson
- Francesco Rossi
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1976:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1976:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 27th and October 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
October 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1976 was Dancing Queen by Abba, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Rod Stewart - The Killing Of Georgie
- The Chi-Lites - You Don't Have To Go
October 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.
October 02, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 27th and October 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- The Brothers Johnson - Get The Funk Out Ma Face
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
October 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Car Wash
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, Darrow Igus, Otis Day
Country: United States of America
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Marathon Man
Release year: 1976
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane
Country: United States of America
Satan's Brew
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Kurt Raab, Margit Carstensen, Helen Vita, Volker Spengler
Meet Him and Die
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Franco Prosperi
Starring: Ray Lovelock, Martin Balsam, Elke Sommer, Ettore Manni
October 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Chorlton and the Wheelies
Release year: 1976
Starring: Joe Lynch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
October 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
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
Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.
The Right And The Power
By: Leon Jaworski
First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.
October 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Indy 4
Fonz
Sprint 2
Night Driver
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on October 02, 1976?
On October 02, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1976?
On October 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1976?
On October 02, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1976?
October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
