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August 05, 1976 was the 218th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 05, 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 August 05, 1976, who was born and died on August 05, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Gator, directed by Burt Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1976?
- August 05, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1976?
- August 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1976?
What day of the week was August 05, 1976?
August 05, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1976 can also be written as 8/5/1976 in the US and as 5/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1976:
- The great clock of westminster (or big ben) suffers internal damage and stops running for over nine months.
August 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 05, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 02:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.
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Who was born on August 05, 1976?
Famous people born on August 05, 1976:
- Laronica Coleman
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Marlene Favela
Marlene favela is a mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'gata salvaje' and 'contra viento y marea'.
- Jeff Friesen
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Eugen Trică
Romanian manager and footballer.
- Marians Pahars
Latvian manager and footballer.
- Germain Wattamaleo
Soccer player (sparta).
- Kwon Sang-woo
South korean actor.
![Darren Shahlavi]()
Darren Shahlavi- Sang-woo Kwone
- Asen Nikolov
- Olympia Scott
- Damir Skomina
- Stefano Vignaroli
- Patrick Winqvist
- Gábor Balogh
- Carlos Chilavert
- Napoleon Beazley
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 8 months old,
or 572 months and 21 days old,
or 2490 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17431 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 August 05, 1976?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1976.
August 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1976:
- Adrian Roland Holst
Poet (past the roads) dies at 88.
- Ángela María Aieta
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1976:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
August 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
- Wings - Let 'Em In
August 05, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 05, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
August 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Shootist
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart
Country: United States of America
Futureworld
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner
Country: United States of America
August 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.
Touch Not The Cat
By: Mary Stewart
Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.
The Lonely Lady
By: Harold Robbins
"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.
Sinatra
By: Earl Wilson
A Macmillan 1976 publication of an unauthorised biography by Earl Wilson contains 336 pages.
August 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stunt Cycle
Heavyweight Champ
F-1
Indy 4
Indy 4
Who was the US President on August 05, 1976?
On August 05, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1976?
On August 05, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1976?
On August 05, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. 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 August 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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
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What was the calendar for August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
