Tuesday July 06, 1976: on this day

July 06, 1976 was the 188th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 06, 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 July 06, 1976, who was born and died on July 06, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 06, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band), movies (e.g. Lifeguard, directed by Daniel Petrie), TV series (e.g. Forget Me Not) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 6th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 06, 1976?


July 06, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 188th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1976 can also be written as 7/6/1976 in the US and as 6/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 06, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1976:

  • Soyuz 21 carries two cosmonauts to salyut 5 space station.
  • The first class of women is inducted at the united states naval academy in annapolis, md.
  • German left-wing terrorists monika berberich, gabriella rollnick, juliane plambeck and inge viett escape from the lehrter straße maximum security prison in west berlin.
  • David steel becomes leader of the uk's liberal party in the aftermath of the scandal which forced out jeremy thorpe.
  • Three british and 1 american mercenaries are shot by firing squad in angola.
  • An explosion in seveso, italy, causes extended pollution to a large area in the neighborhood of milano, with many evacuations and a large number of people affected by the toxic cloud.

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July 06, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 6th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 06, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 06, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 01:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on July 06, 1976?


Famous people born on July 06, 1976:

  • Alana Evans

    Adult film actress and director.

  • Leviticus Wang

    Environmental scientist focusing on climate change impacts.

  • Rory Delap

    English-irish footballer.

  • Ioana Dumitriu

    Romanian-american mathematician and academic.

  • Nikki Mott

    Australian field hockey forward (1996 olympics).

  • Michelle Stanley

    Littleton, colorado -- miss america - colorado (1997).

  • Ophélie David
  • Gagan Thapa
  • Daniel Ibañes Caetano
  • Sara De Angelis
  • Cécile Argiolas
  • Bjarki Guðmundsson
  • Mali Harries
  • Eszter Hortobágyi
  • Modiri Marumo

Whose famous birthday is on July 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 6th:

  • Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone

    American actor who achieved overnight success by writing and starring as rocky in 1976, an oscar-winning picture.

  • Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

  • 50 Cent
    50 Cent

    50 cent is an american rapper known for his hit albums and singles, as well as his business ventures in the entertainment industry.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey rush is an australian actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater, including his academy award-winning role...

  • Burt Ward
    Burt Ward

    Burt ward is an american tv actor best known for his role as robin in the 1960s batman television series.

  • Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye

    French actress, who has starred in films such as "day for night," the man who loved women", and "the return of martin guerre.

  • Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot

    Audrey fleurot is a french actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as 'spiral' and 'the intouchables'.

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

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July 06, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 20 days old,

or 2494 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17461 days old,

if you were born on July 06, 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 July 06, 1976?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 6th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 06, 1976.

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July 06, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 06, 1976:

  • Orvell Eidem

    Norwegian politician known for his contributions to the Labour Party.

  • Epifanio Méndez Fleitas

    Paraguayan politician who served as President of Paraguay from 1948 to 1949.

  • Fritz Lenz

    German physician and geneticist (d. 1976).

  • Zhu De

    Chinese general and politician, chairman of the standing committee of the national people's congress (b. 1886).

  • Giovanni Battista Melis
  • Giuseppe Muscariello
  • Silvio Branzi
  • Juan Antonio Gaya Nuño

What famous deaths happened on July 6th?

Famous deaths on July 6th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers

    American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s.

  • Robert McNamara
    Robert McNamara

    American business executive, president of a world bank and official in government who was secretary of defense during the bay of pigs war...

  • Evan Hunter
    Evan Hunter

    American novelist (born in 1926).

  • Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell

    Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

  • Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick

    Actress (my man godfrey), passes away from leukemia at the age of 69.

  • Kasey Rogers
    Kasey Rogers

    American actress and author (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 6th

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July 06, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 06, 1976:

  • Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
  • Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
  • Lithuania - Statehood Day.
  • Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
  • Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
  • Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
  • San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
  • Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
  • Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
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July 06, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 5th and July 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1976 was Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

July 06, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Afternoon Delight
  2. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  3. - I'll Be Good To You
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - More, More, More (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

July 06, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - The Roussos Phenomenon
  3. - You To Me Are Everything
  4. - Young Hearts Run Free
  5. - A Little Bit More

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

July 06, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 5th and July 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  3. - This Masquerade
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)

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July 06, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 06, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sam Elliott, Anne Archer, Stephen Young, Parker Stevenson

Country: United States of America

Gus

Gus

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor, Rico Dawson

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley

July 06, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 06, 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:

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

July 06, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 06, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

By:

Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

By:

The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

Crowned Heads by Thomas Tryon

Crowned Heads

By:

Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.

July 06, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 06, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

history

Who was the US President on July 06, 1976?

On July 06, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 06, 1976?

On July 06, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 06, 1976?

On July 06, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 6th?

July 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of July. 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 July 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - Islamist insurgency: isil claims responsibility in wednesday's attack in nangade district, mozambique. seven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Off the coast of galicia in spain, was found the wreckage of u-966, a nazi german submarine. it was lost to enemy fire in november 1943.
  • 2017 - World heritage sites: unesco meets in krakow, poland to discuss concerns regarding the state of machu picchu.

Find out more about July 6th

history

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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1976 calendar looked like.

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