What happened on Friday August 06, 1976?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1976:

• Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Remembrance On this date, a somber remembrance of the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II is observed. The devastating weapon detonated approximately 1,800 feet above ground, instantly killing over 105,000 people and causing long-term radiation effects that would claim an additional estimated 100,000 lives, marking a tragic turning point in human history.
• Voting Rights Act Anniversary The historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 was commemorated, recognizing its crucial role in dismantling discriminatory voting practices that had systematically disenfranchised African Americans in the Southern United States. The Act suspended literacy tests, banned poll taxes, and enabled federal oversight of voting procedures.
• Jamaica's Independence Commemoration Marking Jamaica's journey to independence after centuries of colonial rule, this date recalls the island's complex history under Spanish and British control. From the introduction of African slaves in the Spanish period to British colonization and eventual independence, Jamaica's path represents a significant narrative of colonial resistance and national liberation.
• Foundation Stone Laid for Port Qasim Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, officially laid the foundation stone for Port Qasim in Karachi, marking a significant milestone in the country's maritime infrastructure development.
• John Stonehouse Sentenced for Fraud Former UK Postmaster General John Stonehouse was sentenced to 7 years in prison after being convicted of fraud, theft, and forgery, highlighting a significant political scandal in British public life.

Events in 1976

August 06, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1976

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1976

August 06, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1976 can also be written as 8/6/1976 in the US and as 6/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1976 in August 1976 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1976:

• Soleil Moon Frye

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• Melissa George

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• Travis Kalanick

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• Josh Schwartz

  Josh Schwartz is a prominent television producer and creator known for developing influential teen drama series like The O.C.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1976:

• Gregor Piatigorsky

  Gregor Piatigorsky was a world-renowned Ukrainian-American cellist and music educator, celebrated for his exceptional virtuosity and...

• Grigorij Pavlovič Pjatigorskij
• Werner Junck
• Andreas Rohracher
• Maria Ruspoli

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
3. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
4. Wings - Let 'Em In
5. Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing

August 06, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
3. David Dundas - Jeans On
4. Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
5. Wings - Let 'Em In

August 06, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
2. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
3. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
4. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
5. James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 03:34 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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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1976

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Someone born on August 06, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 18 days old,

or 2546 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1976?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1976.

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