What happened on Monday May 03, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1976:

• Ronald Reagan Challenges Gerald Ford in Republican Primaries Former California Governor Ronald Reagan secured significant victories in the Republican primaries, winning Texas, Indiana, and Georgia. These wins raised serious questions about incumbent President Gerald Ford's ability to secure the Republican nomination, signaling a potential major political shift.
• Deadly Train Collision in the Netherlands A tragic train accident in the Netherlands resulted in 24 fatalities when the local Stoptrein 4116 was struck head-on by the international Rhine Express D-train 215. This devastating collision highlighted the critical importance of railway safety and signaling systems.
• Pan Am 747SP Sets World Record Flight A Pan Am Boeing 747SP successfully completed a record-breaking circumnavigation of the globe, achieving the flight in an impressive time of 46 hours and 26 minutes. This remarkable aviation achievement demonstrated the capabilities of long-distance jet travel in the mid-1970s.
• Southampton F.C. Wins FA Cup Final Southampton Football Club defeated Manchester United in a thrilling FA Cup Final at the iconic Wembley Stadium, claiming England's premier football knockout tournament. This victory was a significant moment for Southampton, marking their triumph in one of the most prestigious competitions in English football.
• Togo Establishes National Navy The West African nation of Togo officially created its National Navy, initially equipped with two patrol boats. This maritime force was established to protect Togo's coastal waters and secure the harbor of Lomé, representing an important step in the country's national defense infrastructure.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from May. 03, 1976

Newspapers from May. 03, 1976

May 03, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 124th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1976 can also be written as 5/3/1976 in the US and as 3/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1976:

• Chris Scott

  Prominent Australian rules football coach who led the Geelong Football Club to multiple premierships and is considered one of the most...

• Alexander Gerst

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1976:

• Ernie Nevers

  Legendary American football player and coach who played in the early 20th century, known for his exceptional skills as a fullback and...

• Mariano Yurrita

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. John Sebastian - Welcome Back
2. Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
3. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
4. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
5. Wings - Silly Love Songs

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Brass Construction - Movin'
2. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
3. The Tymes - It's Cool
4. The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
5. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 03, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1976

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Someone born on May 03, 1976 is:

49 years and 11 days old,

or 588 months and 11 days old,

or 2558 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17908 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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

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

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