What happened on Sunday July 04, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1976:

• United States Bicentennial Celebrations The United States Bicentennial celebrations culminated on July 4, 1976, marking the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. The day featured elaborate fireworks displays in major US cities, with President Gerald Ford presiding over the display in Washington, D.C. A highlight was Operation Sail (Op Sail), an international fleet parade of tall-masted sailing ships in New York City, symbolizing national pride and maritime heritage.
• Entebbe Airport Rescue Operation Israeli commandos conducted a daring raid on Entebbe airport in Uganda, successfully rescuing all but four passengers and crew from an Air France jetliner that had been seized by Palestinian terrorists. This operation became a landmark counterterrorism mission, demonstrating Israel's commitment to protecting its citizens and challenging international terrorism.
• July 4th Coalition Alternative Bicentennial Parade A radical 40,000-person parade, known as the 'people's Bicentennial,' took place in working-class North Philadelphia. Organized by the July 4th Coalition, the parade included diverse groups such as Puerto Rican socialists, Vietnam veterans, women's rights advocates, and Black liberation groups like the Black Panthers. The event aimed to highlight systemic oppression and propose alternative visions of American society.
• Dai Bosatsu Monastery Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony of the Dai Bosatsu monastery in the Catskill Mountains, New York, took place, marking an important moment in the establishment of a significant Buddhist center in the United States.
• LPGA Bloomington Golf Classic Bicentennial Tournament Sandra Palmer won the LPGA Bloomington Golf Classic Bicentennial tournament, contributing to the year's sporting events commemorating the United States' 200th anniversary.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1976

July 04, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 186th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1976 can also be written as 7/4/1976 in the US and as 4/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1976 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1976:

• Daijirō Katō

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1976:

• Yonatan Netanyahu

  Israeli military officer who led the famous Entebbe Rescue Operation in 1976, saving hostages from Palestinian and German terrorists at...

• Antoni Słonimski

  Polish playwright and journalist (d. 1976).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Sara Smile
5. Captain and Tennille - Shop Around

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
2. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
3. Wings - Silly Love Songs
4. JJ Barrie - No Charge
5. Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry

July 04, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
2. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
3. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
4. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
5. George Benson - This Masquerade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:12 pm and setting at 12:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Someone born on July 04, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 21 days old,

or 2555 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17888 days old,

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

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

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