What happened on Saturday October 02, 1976?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1976:

• California Pioneers 'Living Will' Legislation California became the first U.S. state to legally recognize patients' rights to a 'living will', allowing terminally ill individuals to make autonomous decisions about withdrawing life-sustaining medical procedures when recovery is deemed impossible. Governor Jerry Brown signed this groundbreaking legislation after it successfully passed through both houses of the state legislature, marking a significant milestone in patient autonomy and medical ethics.
• Earl Butz Reprimanded for Racist Remarks U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz was officially reprimanded by President Gerald Ford following the publication of racist jokes and derogatory comments targeting African-American people in a magazine. This incident highlighted ongoing racial tensions and inappropriate behavior within the federal government during the mid-1970s.
• Hurricane Liza Devastates Baja California Peninsula Hurricane Liza struck Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, causing catastrophic damage and massive loss of life. The hurricane was particularly devastating to the resort city of La Paz, Baja California Sur, where 350 people died, with an additional 280 fatalities in surrounding areas. The total death toll exceeded 600 people, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in the region's modern history.
• Broadway Musical Closes After Short Run 'Let My People Come', a theatrical production, concluded its Broadway run at the Morosco Theater in New York City after 106 performances. While not a long-running show, it represented the diverse theatrical landscape of mid-1970s New York.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1976

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1976 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1976:

• Mandisa

  Grammy Award-winning American contemporary Christian and gospel singer known for her powerful vocals and inspirational music.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1976:

• Cesarino Branduani
• Gladys Leslie

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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.

1. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
2. England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
3. Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
4. Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
5. 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.

1. Abba - Dancing Queen
2. The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
3. Wings - Let 'Em In
4. Rod Stewart - The Killing Of Georgie
5. 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 music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
2. Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
3. Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
4. The Brothers Johnson - Get The Funk Out Ma Face
5. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1976

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Someone born on October 02, 1976 is:

48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 12 days old,

or 2536 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17756 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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