What happened on Friday May 07, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 07, 1976:

• Devastating Friuli Earthquake in Italy A catastrophic 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Italy, specifically the town of Gemona del Friuli in the Province of Udine. The disaster resulted in 978 fatalities, 2,400 injuries, and left 157,000 people homeless. This seismic event was one of the most significant natural disasters in Italy during the 1970s, causing widespread destruction and long-term humanitarian challenges.
• Lebanese Christian Militant Jocelyne Khoueiry Defends Beirut Building During the tumultuous Lebanese Civil War, Christian militant Jocelyne Khoueiry led a remarkable defense against 300 Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) fighters in Martyrs' Square, Beirut. She and six other women successfully repelled the attack by killing the expedition leader, causing the PLO militia to retreat. This event elevated Khoueiry to heroine status in the Lebanese Christian community, subsequently leading her to command a women's militia of 1,000 members.
• Moscow Introduces 'Meatless Thursdays' In response to a poor grain harvest in 1975 that caused a 11% drop in meat production, the Soviet Communist Party implemented 'meatless Thursdays' in Moscow restaurants. This experimental policy aimed to conserve meat supplies and potentially improve the city's food distribution. Restaurants were permitted to substitute fish for beef and chicken, marking an innovative approach to managing food scarcity during a challenging agricultural period.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from May. 07, 1976

Newspapers from May. 07, 1976

May 07, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1976 can also be written as 5/7/1976 in the US and as 7/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 07, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 07, 1976:

• Zoé Félix

  French actress discovered at age 17, known for her role in the popular comedy 'Welcome to the Sticks' starring Dany Boon.

• Michael P. Murphy

  American lieutenant and Medal of Honor recipient who heroically died in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

• Dave van den Bergh
• Thomas Biagi
• Calvin Booth
• Frédéric Boulière
• Simon Dwight
• Matteo Gianello
• Cariola Hechavarría
• Anders Juliussen
• Daniel Njenga
• Giampiero Pastore
• Steven Reinprecht
• Ayelet Shaked
• Matt Squire
• Tang Lin
• Sophie Thalmann
• Carrie Henn
• Andrea Lo Cicero

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 7th

Famous people died on May 07, 1976:

• Alison Uttley

  English children's book writer (b. 1884).

• Alan Baxter

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. John Sebastian - Welcome Back
2. Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
3. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
4. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
5. Wings - Silly Love Songs

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 07, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Brass Construction - Movin'
2. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
3. The Tymes - It's Cool
4. The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
5. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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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 07, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:59 pm and setting at 02:18 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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Your place in the Universe on May 07, 1976

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Someone born on May 07, 1976 is:

49 years and 7 days old,

or 588 months and 7 days old,

or 2557 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17904 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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

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

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