What happened on Friday September 03, 1976?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1976:

• Viking 2 Lands on Mars, Captures Historic Color Images NASA's Viking 2 spacecraft successfully landed at Utopia Planitia on Mars, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration by capturing the first close-up, color photographs of the Martian surface. This groundbreaking mission provided unprecedented visual and scientific insights into the planet's geological characteristics.
• Soviet Pilot Defects with MiG-25 to Japan During the Cold War, Soviet Air Force Lieutenant Viktor Belenko dramatically defected by landing his advanced MiG-25 jet fighter at Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan, and requesting political asylum in the United States. This high-profile incident provided Western intelligence with unprecedented access to Soviet military technology.
• Sinatra Reunites Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis At the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra unexpectedly brought Dean Martin onstage, reuniting the legendary comedy duo for the first and only time in over two decades, creating a memorable moment in entertainment history.
• Temporary Ceasefire in Lebanese Civil War Christian and Muslim factions in the Lebanese Civil War agreed to a localized ceasefire around the presidential palace in Beirut, allowing repairs to be completed before the inauguration of President Elias Sarkis, demonstrating a brief moment of diplomatic compromise.
• Venezuelan Air Force Jet Crash in Azores A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a chartered Venezuelan Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashed into a hillside while approaching Terceira Island Airport in the Azores, resulting in the loss of all 68 people on board.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1976

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1976

September 03, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 247th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1976 can also be written as 9/3/1976 in the US and as 3/9/1976 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1976 in September 1976 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1976:

• Vivek Oberoi

  Vivek Oberoi is a prominent Bollywood actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema, having starred in numerous critically acclaimed...

• Ashley Jones

  Ashley Jones is an American actress known for her work in television, particularly in soap operas and dramatic series.

• Emmanuel Vasseur

  Emmanuel Vasseur was a French soccer player who competed professionally between 1998 and 2011, representing various clubs during his career.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1976:

• Harry Partch

  Harry Partch was an innovative American composer known for developing unique musical instruments and exploring microtonal music systems.

• Franco Chiletto
• Gino Coletti
• Heinrich Schönfeld

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on September 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1976 was You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
2. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
3. Wings - Let 'Em In
4. England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
5. K.C and the Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
3. David Dundas - Jeans On
4. Wings - Let 'Em In
5. Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
2. KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
4. War - Summer
5. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:13 pm and setting at 02:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on September 03, 1976

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Someone born on September 03, 1976 is:

48 years 8 months old,

or 584 months and 11 days old,

or 2540 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17785 days old,

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

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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