What happened on Tuesday February 03, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1976:

• Devastating Guatemala Earthquake A catastrophic 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 22,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's history.
• Mozambique Housing Nationalization Under President Samora Machel's leadership, the Mozambican government announced the comprehensive nationalization of all rental housing and prohibited the construction of new rental properties, a major socialist economic policy transformation.
• Relocation of Nigerian Capital The Nigerian government relocated its capital to the Lagos suburb of Ikeja, marking a significant administrative reorganization in the country's governance structure.
• 26th NBA All-Star Game The 26th NBA All-Star Game was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the Eastern Conference defeating the Western Conference 123-109 in an exciting display of basketball talent.
• Birth of Mathieu Dandenault Mathieu Dandenault was born, who would later become a professional Canadian National Hockey League player, known for his versatility and defensive skills.
• Death of Neville Lindsay Neville Lindsay, a notable South African cricket player who was a Test batsman against Australia in 1921, passed away. He was remembered for his contributions to South African cricket during the early 20th century.

Events in 1976

February 03, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1976

February 03, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 34th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1976 can also be written as 2/3/1976 in the US and as 3/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1976:

• Isla Fisher

  Isla Fisher is a talented Scottish-Australian actress known for her comedic roles in Hollywood films like Wedding Crashers and Confessions...

• Tim Heidecker

  Tim Heidecker is an American comedian, actor, and musician known for his absurdist and satirical comedy.

• Eihi Shiina
• Eihi Shiina Japanese fashion model and actress[39][40]

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 3rd

February 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song

February 03, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
4. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
5. Abba - Mamma Mia

February 03, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1976 was Turning Point by Tyrone Davis, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
2. Natalie Cole - Inseparable
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
4. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
5. Dionne Warwick - Once You Hit The Road

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 03, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on February 03, 1976

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Someone born on February 03, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 20 days old,

or 2568 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17977 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1976?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1976.

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