What happened on Thursday January 08, 1976?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1976:

• Death of Chou En-lai, Premier of China Chou En-lai, a pivotal political leader who served as China's Premier from 1949 to 1976, passed away in Beijing after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death marked the end of an era for the People's Republic of China, as he was a key figure in the Communist Party's early leadership and played a crucial role in shaping modern Chinese politics.
• Franklin Mint Gold Coin Production for Netherlands Antilles The Franklin Mint initiated its first gold coin production for the Netherlands Antilles, marking a significant moment in numismatic history and international monetary collaboration.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1976

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 08, 1976:

• Jenny Lewis

  Acclaimed indie rock singer-songwriter, known for her solo career and as the lead singer of the influential band Rilo Kiley.

• Carl Pavano

  Professional American baseball player who competed at the highest levels of Major League Baseball.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1976:

• Zhou Enlai

  Chinese soldier and politician, 1st premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1898).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on January 8th

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.

1. C. W. McCall - Convoy
2. Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
3. Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
4. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
5. Bay City Rollers - 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.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
5. Mike Oldfield - 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 music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
2. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
3. David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
4. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
5. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1976

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Someone born on January 08, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 15 days old,

or 2571 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18003 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1976?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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