Thursday May 06, 1976: on this day

May 06, 1976 was the 127th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 06, 1976, who was born and died on May 06, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Welcome Back by John Sebastian), movies (e.g. 1900, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 06, 1976?


May 06, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 127th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1976 can also be written as 5/6/1976 in the US and as 6/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1976: What happened on that day?


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May 06, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.

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Who was born on May 06, 1976?


Famous people born on May 06, 1976:

  • Anne Alassane

    She is a french chef.

  • Iván de la Peña

    Spanish footballer.

  • Dean Chandler

    English footballer.

  • Lindsay Page in Madison

    Wisconsin; figure skater (1997 e great lakes senior-third).

  • Fanny Gilles
  • Kyle Cassie
  • Dino Tommasi
  • Itamar Ben-Gvir
  • Denny Landzaat
  • Yoshimitsu Shimoyama
  • Viola Simoncioni
  • Heather Owen

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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


You are 47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 13 days old,

or 2497 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17484 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1976.

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 06, 1976:

  • Karel M J F Cruysberghs

    Flemish author (on the pulpit), is killed at 85.

  • Glauco Della Porta
  • Simone Gatto
  • Giulio Rosso
  • José Guerra Vicente

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

  • Fairley Mowat

    Renowned Canadian author known for his works on nature and wildlife.

  • Alphus Kelley

    Legendary football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

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


Holidays on May 06, 1976:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1976:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Welcome Back
  2. - Right Back Where We Started From
  3. - Boogie Fever
  4. - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
  5. - Silly Love Songs

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Movin'
  2. - Love Hangover
  3. - It's Cool
  4. - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
  5. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

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

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

1900

1900

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini

Country: United States of America

The Missouri Breaks

The Missouri Breaks

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd

Country: United States of America

Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Francine Bergé, Juliet Berto

Country: Italy

Smile Orange

Smile Orange

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Trevor D. Rhone

Starring: Carl Bradshaw, Glenn Morrison, Stanley Irons, Vaughn Crosskill

Aces High

Aces High

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jack Gold

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

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

Spandau by Albert Speer

Spandau

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This book is among the most remarkable ever written. The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials convicted the prisoners of writing. They were forbidden to use any typewriters.

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.

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

The Rockefellers by Peter Collier and David Horowitz

The Rockefellers

By:

The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

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

The most popular videogames on May 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

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

history

Who was the US President on May 06, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1976?

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

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What is special about May 6th?

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

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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 May 1976?

May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1976 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 6, 1976