Thursday February 05, 1976: on this day

February 05, 1976 was the 36th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 05, 1976, who was born and died on February 05, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. State Of Emergency) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1976?


February 05, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1976 can also be written as 2/5/1976 in the US and as 5/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1976:

  • Australia complete 5-1 series drubbing of west indies.
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  • Nearly 2,000 students become involved in a racially charged riot at escambia high school in pensacola, florida 30 students are injured in the 4-hour fray.

February 05, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 5th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:19 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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Who was born on February 05, 1976?


Famous people born on February 05, 1976:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Tony Jaa

    Tony jaa is a thai actor and martial artist known for his roles in action films such as ong-bak and the protector.

  • Jamie Harrison

    American politician who currently serves as the chair of the Democratic National Committee.

  • Nancy Feber

    Belgian tennis player.

  • Brian Moorman

    American football player.

  • John Aloisi

    Australian manager and footballer.

  • Attila Sávolt
  • Rod Janois
  • Jopie van Oudtshoorn
  • Vibeke Saugestad
  • Martín Scelzo
  • Anton Šoltís
  • Andrew Morgan
  • Michael Gargiulo
  • X conte di Jersey William Child-Villiers

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

  • David Selby
    David Selby

    Tall and muscular, american actor.

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February 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 14 days old,

or 2510 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17575 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 05, 1976?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 05, 1976.

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February 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1976:

  • Rudy Pompilli

    American musician bill haley and his comets (born in 1926).

  • Roger Livesey

    Actor (drummer, vice versa and col blimp), died at 69.

  • Ethel Shutta
  • Adolph Wold

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 5th

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February 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1976:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1976:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
  2. - Love To Love You Baby
  3. - You Sexy Thing
  4. - I Write The Songs
  5. - Sing A Song

February 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December '63
  2. - Forever And Ever
  3. - I Love To Love
  4. - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
  5. - Mamma Mia

February 05, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1976 was Turning Point by Tyrone Davis, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Turning Point
  2. - Inseparable
  3. - Sing A Song
  4. - Sweet Thing
  5. - Once You Hit The Road

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February 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Gable and Lombard

Gable and Lombard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

February 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

City of Angels

City of Angels

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

February 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Power! by Michael Korda

Power!

By:

This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

By:

David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow

Humboldt'S Gift

By:

"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.

February 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on February 05, 1976?

On February 05, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1976?

On February 05, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1976?

On February 05, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1976?

February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1976 calendar looked like.

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