What happened on Thursday February 05, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1976:

• Swine Flu Outbreak Begins The 1976 swine flu outbreak originates at Fort Dix, New Jersey, marking the start of a significant public health concern in the United States.
• Racial Riot at Escambia High School A severe racial conflict erupts at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida, resulting in a 4-hour riot that leaves 30 students injured, highlighting racial tensions in mid-1970s America.
• Railroad Revitalization Act Signed U.S. President Gerald Ford signs the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act, establishing the Consolidated Rail Corporation to operate freight trains in the northeastern United States, aiming to modernize and support the rail industry.
• Tony Jaa Born Tony Jaa, renowned Thai actor and martial artist known for his exceptional skills in Muay Thai and action films, is born.
• Cricket Test Match Retirements Lance Gibbs and Ian Redpath play their final Test Cricket match, marking the end of their distinguished international cricket careers.
• Rare Snowfall in Sacramento Sacramento, California experiences a rare snowfall of two inches, an unprecedented event not seen since November 1941, marking a unique meteorological moment.
• Nancy Feber - Tennis Player Profile Nancy Feber, a tennis player from Antwerp, Belgium, who later gained recognition in Puerto Rico's tennis scene in 1995.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 05, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1976:

• Abhishek Bachchan

  Abhishek Bachchan is a prominent Bollywood actor from a famous film dynasty, known for his versatile roles and being the son of legendary...

• Tony Jaa

  Tony Jaa is a renowned Thai martial artist and actor who gained international recognition for his extraordinary action choreography and...

• Attila Sávolt
• Rod Janois

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1976:

• Ethel Shutta
• Adolph Wold

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 5th

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.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - 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.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
4. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
5. Abba - 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 music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
2. Natalie Cole - Inseparable
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
4. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
5. Dionne Warwick - Once You Hit The Road

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1976

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Someone born on February 05, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 9 days old,

or 2570 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17996 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1976?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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

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

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