What happened on Friday February 06, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1976:

• Lockheed Bribery Scandal in Japan In a significant corporate ethics revelation, Lockheed Corporation president Carl Kotchian testified before a United States Senate subcommittee, admitting that the company had paid approximately $3 million in bribes to the office of Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. This testimony exposed widespread international corporate corruption practices and highlighted the unethical business strategies of major defense contractors during the 1970s.
• Rhodesian Prime Minister Declares Terrorist Offensive Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith announced a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, declaring that 'a new terrorist offensive has begun' and warning that Rhodesians would need to face increased military commitments. Intelligence reports indicated approximately 1,000 insurgent fighters were active within Rhodesia, with an additional 15,000 fighters positioned in various states of readiness in Mozambique, signaling an intensifying regional conflict.
• Victor Garland Resigns from Australian Government Victor Garland resigned from Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's government after being accused of electoral offences. He was subsequently replaced as Minister for Post and Telecommunications by Eric Robinson, marking a notable political transition in the Australian federal government.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1976

February 06, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 37th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1976 can also be written as 2/6/1976 in the US and as 6/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1976:

• Princess Marie of Denmark

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1976:

• Vince Guaraldi

  Legendary jazz pianist famous for composing music for the Charlie Brown TV specials, who died at age 43.

• Ritwik Ghatak

  Bangladeshi-indian director and screenwriter (b. 1925).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 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 06, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:48 am and setting at 11:45 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 06, 1976

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Someone born on February 06, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 17 days old,

or 2567 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17974 days old,

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

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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

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

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