What happened on Saturday September 04, 1976?

About September 4th, 1976, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization was signed in London, establishing INMARSAT, a groundbreaking global maritime satellite communication system. This international agreement represented a significant advancement in maritime communication technology and international cooperation.
  • Day of the week: September 4th, 1976 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
  • #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
  • Popular movie: Sparkle directed by Salim Akil

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September 04, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 04, 1976:

  • INMARSAT Convention Signing The Convention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization was signed in London, establishing INMARSAT, a groundbreaking global maritime satellite communication system. This international agreement represented a significant advancement in maritime communication technology and international cooperation.
  • Guam Referendum on Political Status Guam held a non-binding referendum to determine its political future, with citizens voting on potential options including U.S. statehood, independence, or continued territorial status. The majority (58%) preferred remaining a U.S. territory with enhanced autonomy, reflecting the complex political aspirations of the island's population.
  • Palestinian Hijacking of KLM DC-9 A Palestinian group hijacked a KLM DC-9 aircraft, diverting it to Cyprus, highlighting the ongoing tensions and terrorist activities in the Middle East during the 1970s.
  • Venezuelan Air Force Jet Crash in Azores A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Venezuelan Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashed during heavy rainfall while approaching Terceira Island Airport in the Azores. All 68 people on board perished, including members of a university choir from Venezuela who were traveling to perform in Spain. The crash underscored the dangerous conditions of air travel during challenging weather.
  • Austin Airways Seaplane Crash in Ontario Canada experienced its worst accident involving Austin Airways when a DHC-3 Otter seaplane crashed, killing all ten people on board. The aircraft struck power lines in the Abitibi Canyon near Fraserdale, Ontario. The passengers included provincial officials, power company representatives, First Nations representatives, and a journalist, who were on a tour to discuss electrical planning in Canadian Indigenous communities.

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

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What day of the week was September 04, 1976?


September 04, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 248th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1976 can also be written as 9/4/1976 in the US and as 4/9/1976 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 04, 1976?


Famous people born on September 04, 1976:

  • Kirsty Hume

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  • Aleksej Alekseevič German

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


Famous people died on September 04, 1976:

  • Giggi Spaducci

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September 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 04, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1976 was You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

  1. - You Should Be Dancing youtube
  2. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine youtube
  3. - Let 'Em In youtube
  4. - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight youtube
  5. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 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. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart youtube
  2. - A Little Bit More youtube
  3. - Jeans On youtube
  4. - Let 'Em In youtube
  5. - In Zaire youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 04, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

  1. - Play That Funky Music youtube
  2. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  3. - Getaway
  4. - Summer
  5. - Who'd She Coo?
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September 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 4th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 04, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 03:31 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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How old is someone born on September 04, 1976?


Someone born on September 04, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

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or 2543 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17806 days old,

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

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