Monday October 04, 1976: on this day

October 04, 1976 was the 278th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 04, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 04, 1976, who was born and died on October 04, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy), movies (e.g. The Inheritance, directed by Mauro Bolognini), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was October 04, 1976?


October 04, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1976 can also be written as 10/4/1976 in the US and as 4/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1976 in October 1976 calendar

history

October 04, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1976:

  • Supreme court lifts 1972 ban on death penalty for convicted murderers
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 04, 1976
  • Official launch of the intercity 125 high speed train (hst).
  • Cubana flight 455 crashes due to a bomb placed by anti-fidel castro terrorists, after taking off from bridgetown, barbados. all 73 people on board are killed.
  • Students gathering at thammasat university in bangkok, thailand are massacred, while protesting the return of ex-dictator thanom kittikachorn by a coalition of right-wing paramilitary and government forces, triggering the return of the military to government.
  • In san francisco, during his second televised debate with jimmy carter, u.s. president gerald ford stumbles when he declares that ampquotthere is no soviet domination of eastern europeampquot (there is at the time).
  • The cultural revolution in china concludes upon the capture of the gang of four.

October 04, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE MagazineBrowse the vintage magazine covers from October 04, 1976

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

October 04, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Minnesota Vikings : 6 - 17
zodiac

October 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 04, 1976! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for October 04, 1976
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

October 04, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

92%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 04:27 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1976

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on October 04, 1976?


Famous people born on October 04, 1976:

  • Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone

    American actress, producer and author.

  • Mauro Camoranesi

    Manager and footballer from argentina-italian.

  • Eva Galperin

    Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

  • Elisandro Naressi Roos

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Ueli Steck

    Swiss mountaineer and rock climber (d. 2017).

  • Craig Young

    English actor screenwriter and producer.

  • Santiago

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Carla Harvey

    Metal singer.

  • Elisandro Roos

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Craig Robert Young
  • Žydrūnas Urbonas
  • Valerio Vigliar
  • Owen Heary
  • Amr Fahim
  • Claudisabel
  • Clarisse Machanguana

Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:

  • Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz

    Christoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...

  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon

    American actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.

  • Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson

    American celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.

  • Julien Clerc
    Julien Clerc

    French chanson and pop singer.

  • Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber

    He was an american actor on stage and screen.

  • Anne Rice
    Anne Rice

    American writer.

  • Wendy Makkena
    Wendy Makkena

    American actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.

  • Paco León
    Paco León

    Spanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.

  • Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist

    American actress and singer.

  • Rocío Dúrcal
    Rocío Dúrcal

    Spanish actress and singer (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 4th

birthday

October 04, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 5 months old,

or 569 months and 15 days old,

or 2476 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17333 days old,

if you were born on October 04, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1976.

RIP

October 04, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1976:

  • Alexander Gray

    Singer (this is music) dies at 74.

What famous deaths happened on October 4th?

Famous deaths on October 4th:

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom

    English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).

  • Tom Bell
    Tom Bell

    English actor on stage and in film (born 1933).

  • Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett

    Actress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.

  • Evelean Rembrandt

    Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Mercedies Sosa

    Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.

  • Mally Planck

    Mally Planck was a German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which revolutionized our understanding of the atomic and...

  • Hanadi Zakaria al-Hindi

    Palestinian journalist known for her reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  • Max Weber

    German painter known for his expressionist works.

  • Janis Joplin

    American singer and rock star of the hippie era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 4th

holidays

October 04, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 04, 1976:

  • World Space Week, 4-10 October
vinyl songs

October 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1976 was A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Fifth Of Beethoven
  2. - Play That Funky Music
  3. - Lowdown
  4. - Disco Duck (Part 1)
  5. - If You Leave Me Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mississippi
  2. - Dancing Queen
  3. - When Forever Has Gone
  4. - Sailing
  5. - Can't Get By Without You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

October 04, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Just To Be Close To You
  2. - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
  3. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  4. - Message In Our Music
  5. - Lowdown

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was October 04, 1976 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

October 04, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 04, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Inheritance

The Inheritance

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Gigi Proietti

God Told Me To

God Told Me To

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Larry Cohen

Starring: Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Car Wash

Car Wash

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, Darrow Igus, Otis Day

Country: United States of America

Marathon Man

Marathon Man

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane

Country: United States of America

October 04, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 04, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

October 04, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 04, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Crowned Heads by Thomas Tryon

Crowned Heads

By:

Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.

Fire And Ice by Andrew Tobias

Fire And Ice

By:

Hardcover: 282 Pages Publisher: William Morrow & Co. 7th edition edition (August 1976). Language: English

The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

The Right And The Power

By:

First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

By:

Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

October 04, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 04, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on October 04, 1976?

On October 04, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1976?

On October 04, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 04, 1976?

On October 04, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 4th?

October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)

Find out more about October 4th

history

What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

Do you remember 1976? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for October 1976?

October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1976 calendar looked like.

Monday October 4, 1976