What happened on Saturday February 07, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1976:

• Hua Guofeng Becomes Premier of Communist China In a surprising political development, Hua Guofeng is appointed as the new Premier of the People's Republic of China, marking a significant leadership transition in the communist government.
• Darryl Sittler's Record-Breaking NHL Performance Hockey legend Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs achieves an unprecedented NHL record by scoring 6 goals and 4 assists in a single game, totaling 10 points in an 11-4 victory over the Boston Bruins at Maple Leaf Gardens.
• World's Largest Telescope Begins Operation in USSR The Soviet Union inaugurates the BTA-6 telescope, which at 600 cm (6 meters) is the world's largest telescope at the time. This significant astronomical instrument represents a major technological achievement in space observation capabilities.
• FCC Shuts Down Pirate Radio Station The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conducts a raid and subsequently shuts down the unauthorized pirate radio station WCPR, located in Brooklyn, New York.
• Larry Groce's 'Junk Food Junkie' Peaks on Charts Novelty song 'Junk Food Junkie' by Larry Groce reaches its peak position at number 9 on the music charts, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of mid-1970s America.

Events in 1976

February 07, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 07, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 07, 1976

February 07, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 38th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1976 can also be written as 2/7/1976 in the US and as 7/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 07, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 07, 1976:

• Florent Brard

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 7th

Famous people died on February 07, 1976:

• William Greggan
• Knud Kirkeløkke

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 7th

February 07, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 07, 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 07, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 07, 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 07, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 07, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 07, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 07, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 12:42 am.

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 07, 1976

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Someone born on February 07, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 17 days old,

or 2572 weeks

or 18004 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 07, 1976?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 07, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 07, 1976.

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