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August 03, 1976 was the 216th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 03, 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 August 03, 1976, who was born and died on August 03, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Gator, directed by Burt Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 3rd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 1976?
- August 03, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 1976?
- August 03, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 03, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 1976?
What day of the week was August 03, 1976?
August 03, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1976 can also be written as 8/3/1976 in the US and as 3/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 03, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 3rd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 03, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 02:30 pm and setting at 12:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.
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Who was born on August 03, 1976?
Famous people born on August 03, 1976:
- Farzad Majidi
Former Iranian footballer who played as a forward and is considered one of the best in his country's history.
- Troy Glaus
Tarzana, california -- baseball infielder (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).
- Blossom Cheatam
Blossom Cheatam was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Sarybel Velila
Miss universe - puerto rico (1996).
- Pavel Pimienta
- Khamis Al-Zahrani
- Hugh Allan
- Fredric Lundqvist
- Kurt Niederstätter
- Ryōko Horibe
- José Miguel Villouta
- Johann Charpenet
- Ghizlane Samir
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
![Evangeline Lilly]()
Evangeline LillyEvangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
![Lambert Wilson]()
Lambert WilsonFrench actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
![Isaiah Washington]()
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
![Martha Stewart]()
Martha StewartAmerican entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
![Martin Sheen]()
Martin SheenAmerican actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
![Mathieu Kassovitz]()
Mathieu KassovitzFrench film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
![Michael Ealy]()
Michael EalyMichael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
![Cécile Aubry]()
Cécile AubryFrench actress, author, and dancer.
![John Landis]()
John LandisAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![John Eisenhower]()
John EisenhowerAmerican diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 8 months old,
or 572 months and 22 days old,
or 2490 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17432 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 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 August 03, 1976?
There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 03, 1976.
August 03, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1976:
- Olimpio Bizzi
- Francis Festing
- Jan Knobloch
- Romolo Venucci
- Calogero Volpe
- Valerij Sablin
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Ida Lupino]()
Ida LupinoBritish-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
![Mark Margolis]()
Mark MargolisAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Christopher Hewett]()
Christopher HewettEnglish actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
![Bubba Smith]()
Bubba SmithFormer NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
![Coleen Gray]()
Coleen GrayAmerican actress.
![Carmen Silvera]()
Carmen SilveraCanadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Betty Amann]()
Betty AmannAmerican actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 3rd
August 03, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 1976:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 03, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
August 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 03, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
- Wings - Let 'Em In
August 03, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 03, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 03, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
August 03, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Shootist
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart
Country: United States of America
Futureworld
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner
Country: United States of America
August 03, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 03, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
Touch Not The Cat
By: Mary Stewart
Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.
August 03, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 03, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Outlaw
Fonz
Indy 4
Night Driver
Who was the US President on August 03, 1976?
On August 03, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1976?
On August 03, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 1976?
On August 03, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. 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 August 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
