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What day of the week was January 08, 1976?


January 08, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1976 can also be written as 1/8/1976 in the US and as 8/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 08, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1976:

  • Franklin mint strikes first gold coins for netherlands antilles.

January 08, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 08, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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January 08, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 12:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Who was born on January 08, 1976?


Famous people born on January 08, 1976:

  • Jenny Lewis
    Jenny Lewis

    Jenny lewis is a rock singer known for her solo career and as the lead singer of the indie rock band rilo kiley.

  • Raffaëla Anderson
    Raffaëla Anderson

    Raffaëla anderson is a french former adult film actress and author, known for her role in the controversial film 'baise-moi'.

  • Josh Meyers
    Josh Meyers

    American actor.

  • Carl Pavano

    American baseball player.

  • Abriana Lopez

    Specialized in brain mapping techniques.

  • Jenny Lewis in Las Vegas

    Nevada; actress (becky-life with lucy).

  • Kenneth Andam

    Ghanaian businessman and sprinter.

  • Brad Snyder in Ontario

    Canada; shot putter (olympics 1996).

  • Kevin Yoder

    Politician.

  • Raffaëla Anderson (ou Raphaëlla; Malika Amrane
  • Jessica Leccia
  • Marta Solaz
  • Alexandre Pires

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months

or 2521 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17653 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 08, 1976?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1976.

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January 08, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1976:

  • Zee Zhou Enlai

    First Premier of the People's Republic of China and a prominent diplomat.

  • Robert Forgan

    British fascist (born 1891).

  • Zhou Enlai (周恩来)
  • Pierre Jean Jouve

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1976:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1976 was Convoy by C. W. McCall, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Convoy
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Saturday Night

January 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 08, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1976 was Sing A Song by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sing A Song
  2. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  3. - Walk Away From Love
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Love To Love You Baby

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January 08, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Inn of the Damned

Inn of the Damned

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Terry Bourke

Starring: Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Fürst

January 08, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

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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.

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

By:

David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

By:

Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

By:

If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

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Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.

January 08, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1976?

On January 08, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1976?

On January 08, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1976?

On January 08, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Find out more about January 8th

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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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1976 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 8, 1976