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August 07, 1976 was the 220th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 07, 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 August 07, 1976, who was born and died on August 07, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Gator, directed by Burt Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 7th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 07, 1976?
- August 07, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 07, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 07, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 07, 1976?
- August 07, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 07, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 07, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 07, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 07, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 07, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 07, 1976?
What day of the week was August 07, 1976?
August 07, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 07, 1976 can also be written as 8/7/1976 in the US and as 7/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 07, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1976:
- Chako higuchi wins lpga colgate-european golf open
- Scientists in pasadena, california, announce viking 1 found strongest indications to date of possible life on mars.
- American viking 2 goes into martian orbit after 11-month flight from earth.
August 07, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 07, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 7th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 07, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 07, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 04:37 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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Who was born on August 07, 1976?
Famous people born on August 07, 1976:
- Nicolas Brusque
Nicolas brusque is a retired french rugby player who is mostly known for his successful career with biarritz olympique and the french...
- Shane Lechler
American football player.
- Dimitrios Eleftheropoulos
Manager and footballer from greece.
- Simone Bendandi
- Karen Olivo
- Riccardo Magi
- Neisser Bent
Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:
![Charlize Theron]()
Charlize TheronSouth african-american actress, producer, and model.
![Wayne Knight]()
Wayne KnightWayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
![David Duchovny]()
David DuchovnyAmerican actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
![Sydney Penny]()
Sydney PennyActress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).
![Charlotte Lewis]()
Charlotte LewisKensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.
![Garrison Keillor]()
Garrison KeillorAmerican broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.
![Megan Gale]()
Megan GaleAustralian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.
![Brit Marling]()
Brit MarlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actresses.
![Anjanette Comer]()
Anjanette ComerAnjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
![Abbey Lincoln]()
Abbey LincolnAbbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
August 07, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 8 months old,
or 572 months and 20 days old,
or 2490 weeks
or 17430 days old,
if you were born on August 07, 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 August 07, 1976?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1976.
August 07, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 07, 1976:
- Cecil Weston
Actor (dude ranch and huckleberry finn), died at 86.
- Tullio Cianetti
- Alfonso Tesauro
What famous deaths happened on August 7th?
Famous deaths on August 7th:
![Joi Lansing]()
Joi LansingAmerican model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Russ Morgan]()
Russ MorganScranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.
![Grayson Hall]()
Grayson HallGrayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
![Brion James]()
Brion JamesAmerican actor (born 1945).
- Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.
- Kiril Stanilavski
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
- Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.
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August 07, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 07, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 07, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 07, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
August 07, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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.
August 07, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
- Wings - Let 'Em In
August 07, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 07, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 07, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
August 07, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 07, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Shootist
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart
Country: United States of America
Futureworld
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner
Country: United States of America
August 07, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 07, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 07, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
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.
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
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.
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
August 07, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 07, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Sea Wolf
Starship 1
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Night Driver
Who was the US President on August 07, 1976?
On August 07, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1976?
On August 07, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 07, 1976?
On August 07, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 7th?
August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of August. 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 August 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
- 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
