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April 08, 1976 was the 99th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1976, who was born and died on April 08, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor), movies (e.g. Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1976?
- April 08, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1976?
- April 08, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 08, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 08, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1976?
What day of the week was April 08, 1976?
April 08, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 99th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1976 can also be written as 4/8/1976 in the US and as 8/4/1976 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 08, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 08, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:59 am and setting at 02:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.
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Who was born on April 08, 1976?
Famous people born on April 08, 1976:
- Sylvain Marconnet
French rugby player playing as a prop.
- Yalena Serova
Yalena Serova is a Russian politician who has served as a member of the State Duma since 2016.
- Jim Farnum in Honolulu
Hawaii; kayak (alternate-olympics-1996).
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
![Patricia Arquette]()
Patricia ArquetteAmerican actress.
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Chris Kyle]()
Chris KyleChris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
![Taylor Kitsch]()
Taylor KitschTaylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...
![Julian Lennon]()
Julian LennonBritish singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
![Biz Markie]()
Biz MarkieBiz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
![John Schneider]()
John SchneiderJohn schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Gavin]()
John GavinHispanic-american diplomat and actor.
![Robert Kiyosaki]()
Robert KiyosakiCashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
April 08, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years and 11 days old,
or 576 months and 11 days old,
or 2506 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17543 days old,
if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1976?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1976.
April 08, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Ben Johnson]()
Ben Johnson100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
![Sara Montiel]()
Sara MontielSpanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
![Claire Trevor]()
Claire TrevorAmerican singer and actress (d. 2000).
![María Félix]()
María FélixMexican film actress.
![Lars Hanson]()
Lars HansonSwedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
![Frank Milan]()
Frank MilanActor (witness), passes away at 71.
![Arleen Whelan]()
Arleen WhelanDeaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1976:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1976:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 5th and April 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.
April 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
- Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
- Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
April 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1976 was Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.
April 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- Abba - Fernando
- Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
- John Miles - Music
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
April 08, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.
April 08, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
- The Blackbyrds - Happy Music
- Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
April 08, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Serpico
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire
Country: United States of America
The Last Hard Men
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: Charlton Heston, James Coburn, Barbara Hershey, Jorge Rivero
Sisters of Death
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Joe Mazzuca
Starring: Arthur Franz, Claudia Jennings, Cheri Howell, Sherry Boucher
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The River Niger
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Krishna Shah
Starring: Cicely Tyson, James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Glynn Turman
April 08, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
Tabitha
Release year: 1976
Country: United States of America
April 08, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.
Curtain
By: Agatha Christie
Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
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 R Document
By: Irving Wallace
Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the
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 …
April 08, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 08, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Stunt Cycle
Indy 4
Night Driver
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on April 08, 1976?
On April 08, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1976?
On April 08, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1976?
On April 08, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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 April 1976?
April 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
