What happened on Saturday June 05, 1976?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1976:

• Teton Dam Disaster The Teton Dam in southeastern Idaho, United States, catastrophically collapsed, causing massive flooding that resulted in significant loss of life and extensive property damage. The dam failure led to widespread destruction in the surrounding communities, with water rapidly inundating the landscape and causing immediate and long-term devastation.
• Loch Ness Monster Search A comprehensive underwater expedition to search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster was launched, utilizing advanced technology including motion sensor cameras, sonar equipment, and underwater television cameras to explore the depths of Loch Ness.
• Belmont Stakes Horse Racing The 108th Belmont Stakes horse race was won by Bold Forbes, ridden by jockey Angel Cordero Jr., with a winning time of 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
• Bigfoot Song Release The song 'Bigfoot' by Bro Smith reached number 57 on the music charts, representing a modest musical achievement during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1976

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1976

June 05, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 157th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1976 can also be written as 6/5/1976 in the US and as 5/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1976 in June 1976 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1976:

• Joe Gatto

  Joe Gatto is a popular comedian and founding member of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, best known for starring in the hit TV show...

• Rambha (actress)

  Rambha is a prominent Indian actress who has made significant contributions to South Indian cinema across multiple languages.

• Torry Holt

  Torry Holt is a legendary NFL wide receiver known for his exceptional skills and performance during his professional football career.

• Lauren Beukes

  Lauren Beukes is an acclaimed South African novelist and journalist, renowned for her innovative speculative fiction novels like 'The...

• Kevin Faulk

  Kevin Faulk is a former American football player who won the prestigious Bobby Dodd Award as the top high school running back.

• Aesop Rock

  Aesop Rock is an influential American underground hip-hop producer and rapper, known for his complex lyrical style and work with groups like...

• Rachel Leskovac

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on June 5th

Famous people died on June 05, 1976:

• René Hubert
• Willy Rösingh
• Jean de Limur

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on June 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
2. Wings - Silly Love Songs
3. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
4. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
5. Pratt and McClain - Happy Days

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 05, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 05, 1976 was Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
2. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
3. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
4. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
5. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 01:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on June 05, 1976

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Someone born on June 05, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 9 days old,

or 2553 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17875 days old,

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

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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

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

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