Thursday July 08, 1976: on this day

July 08, 1976 was the 190th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 08, 1976, who was born and died on July 08, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 08, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band), movies (e.g. Lifeguard, directed by Daniel Petrie), TV series (e.g. Forget Me Not) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 8th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 08, 1976?


July 08, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 190th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1976 can also be written as 7/8/1976 in the US and as 8/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 08, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 1976:

  • Randy jones wins nl record 16 games before all star break

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 8th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 03:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on July 08, 1976?


Famous people born on July 08, 1976:

  • Grettell Valdez

    Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas.

  • Grettell Díaz

    Mexican actress who has appeared in various television series and films.

  • Ellen MacArthur

    British sailor, achieved second fastest solo around the globe on 2/11/2001 at 7:36 pm, les sables d'olonne despite severe conditions.

  • Benoît Gicquel

    French jockey wins 35 obstacles races.

  • Audrey Crespo-Mara

    Audrey crespo-mara is a french journalist and television presenter known for her work on tf1 and lci.

  • Odile Vuillemin

    Odile vuillemin is a french actress known for her role as chloé saint-laurent in the television series profilage.

  • Talal El Karkouri

    Moroccan footballer.

  • David Kennedy

    American guitarist and songwriter (angels & airwaves box car racer hazen street, over my dead body).

  • Staci Wilson

    Livingston, new jersey -- soccer defender (1996 olympics).

  • Michael Renfurm

    Surinam / dutch soccer player, sparta.

  • Lina Teoh
  • Iyari Limon

Whose famous birthday is on July 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 8th:

  • Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon

    Kevin bacon is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in movies such as footloose and apollo 13.

  • Jaden Smith
    Jaden Smith

    American actor and rapper, known for his roles in films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid.

  • Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush

    Sophia Bush is an American actress, director, and activist, best known for her role in the TV series One Tree Hill.

  • Wolfgang Puck
    Wolfgang Puck

    Wolfgang puck is an austrian-born celebrity chef known for popularizing california cuisine and pioneering the concept of the celebrity chef.

  • Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia

    Milo ventimiglia is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'gilmore girls' and 'this is us'.

  • Claire Keim
    Claire Keim

    French actress and singer, keim was born to keim, a dentist mother and an architect.

  • Marianne Williamson
    Marianne Williamson

    American inspirational speaker and teacher of a course in miracles.

  • Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston

    American actress of third generation, granddaughter of actor walter huston and daughter of john huston.

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper

    Robert knepper is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as prison break and heroes.

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


You are 47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 11 days old,

or 2493 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17452 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 08, 1976?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on July 8th?

Famous deaths on July 8th:

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent

    American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969.

  • Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Larry Storch
    Larry Storch

    American actor and comedian[124](d. 2022).

  • Brinly Shelley

    Brinly Shelley was a Romantic poet known for their lyrical and imaginative works, including the classic poem 'Ozymandias'.

  • Lyal Watson

    Esteemed biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Colburn Shelley

    Colburn Shelley was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his lyrical and visionary works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 8th

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


Holidays on July 08, 1976:

  • Annual Soapy Smith wake, held each year in Skagway, Alaska in the Gold Rush Cemetery and in Hollywood, California at the Magic Castle
  • Feast day of Saint Kilian
  • Feast day of Saint Grimbald
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July 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1976 was Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

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

  1. - Afternoon Delight
  2. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  3. - I'll Be Good To You
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - More, More, More (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

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

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - The Roussos Phenomenon
  3. - You To Me Are Everything
  4. - Young Hearts Run Free
  5. - A Little Bit More

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

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

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

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  3. - This Masquerade
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)

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

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

Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sam Elliott, Anne Archer, Stephen Young, Parker Stevenson

Country: United States of America

Gus

Gus

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor, Rico Dawson

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

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

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

The Rockefellers by Peter Collier and David Horowitz

The Rockefellers

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The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.

Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes

Agent In Place

By:

Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.

The West End Horror by Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

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Scoundrel Time by Lillian Hellman

Scoundrel Time

By:

Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

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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.

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

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

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on July 08, 1976?

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

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

On July 08, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 08, 1976?

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

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What is special about July 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: the united arab emirates announces that it will withdraw some of its troops from yemen as part a "strategic redeployment".
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: an israeli plane is damaged by the syrian air defense force. the israeli missile strike against the tiyas military airbase in the homs governorate (t-4 airbase), is stopped by the syrian air defense force.
  • 2017 - Tropical storm nanmadol 2017: 15 people are killed in flooding on kyushu, a southern japanese island. six others are missing.

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history

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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1976 calendar looked like.

Thursday July 8, 1976