What happened on Wednesday February 04, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 04, 1976:

• In Guatemala and Honduras an earthquake kills more than 22,000.
• 12th Winter Olympic games opens in Innsbruck, Austria
• 7.5 earthquake kills 22,778 in Guatemala and Honduras
• US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
• Devastating Guatemala Earthquake A catastrophic 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala on February 4, 1976, at 3:01 AM local time. The epicenter was located between the towns of Siquinalá and Escuintla. The earthquake resulted in over 22,000 fatalities, thousands of injuries, and widespread destruction, particularly devastating slum areas of Guatemala City.
• XII Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck The XII Winter Olympic Games opened in Innsbruck, Austria, with a memorable opening ceremony. Gold medalists Christl Haas and Josef Feistmantl from the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics jointly lit the Olympic torch, symbolizing the continuity and spirit of the games.
• Landmark Baseball Free Agency Decision U.S. Federal Judge Oliver upheld Seitz's decision regarding Andy Messersmith's free agency, a pivotal moment in professional baseball that would significantly impact player contracts and labor rights in sports.
• U.S. Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.

Events in 1976

February 04, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 04, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 04, 1976

February 04, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 35th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1976 can also be written as 2/4/1976 in the US and as 4/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 04, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 04, 1976:

• Cam'ron

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• Lisa Donahue

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 4th

Famous people died on February 04, 1976:

• Augusta Bertha Wagner

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 4th

February 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 04, 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 4th is Aquarius.

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February 04, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 04, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 10:48 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 04, 1976

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Someone born on February 04, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 9 days old,

or 2570 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17996 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1976?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 04, 1976.

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