What happened on Saturday March 06, 1976?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1976:

• Wilfred Benitez Makes Boxing History Wilfred Benitez became the youngest world champion in boxing history by winning a 15-round split decision against defending WBA light welterweight titleholder Antonio Cervantes at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Algeria Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Algeria officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a significant diplomatic move in the Western Sahara conflict, demonstrating support for the Sahrawi people's independence movement.
• World Men's Figure Skating Championship John Curry from Great Britain won the World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, showcasing exceptional skill and artistry in the sport.
• World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship Soviet pair Irina Rodnina and Alexandr Zaitsev won the World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Gothenburg, further solidifying the USSR's dominance in figure skating.
• World Ladies Figure Skating Championship Dorothy Hamill from the United States won the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Gothenburg, marking a significant achievement in her skating career.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1976

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1976

March 06, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 66th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1976 can also be written as 3/6/1976 in the US and as 6/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1976:

• Antoine Dénériaz

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• Mr Kennedy (wrestler)

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1976:

• Maxie Rosenbloom

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• Pál Fried
• Armando Sapori
• Milton Waldman

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on March 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1976 was Love Machine (Part 1) by The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)
2. Eric Carmen - All By Myself
3. The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
4. Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
5. Eagles - Take It To The Limit

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. The Four Seasons - December '63
3. CW McCall - Convoy
4. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
5. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1976 was Boogie Fever by The Sylvers, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
2. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
4. Commodores - Sweet Love
5. Barry White - Let The Music Play

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 11:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on March 06, 1976

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Someone born on March 06, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 7 days old,

or 2566 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17965 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 6th 2026.

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

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

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