Monday March 08, 1976: on this day

March 08, 1976 was the 68th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1976, who was born and died on March 08, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons), movies (e.g. Family Plot, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), 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 March 8th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1976?


March 08, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 68th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1976 can also be written as 3/8/1976 in the US and as 8/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 01:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.

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Who was born on March 08, 1976?


Famous people born on March 08, 1976:

  • Arzu Gökçe

    Renowned Turkish actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Freddie Jr Prinze

    Freddie prinze jr.

  • Juan Encarnación

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Hines Ward

    Korean-american football player.

  • Ryan Freel

    American baseball player (d. 2012).

  • Freddie Prinze Jr.

    Actor known for his roles in teen movies.

  • Thandiwe Vela

    Thandiwe Vela is a South African actress known for her roles in television series such as Generations and Isidingo.

  • Gaz Coombes

    English singer (supergrass).

  • David Bory
  • Sergej Cetkovic
  • Daniela Yordanova

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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March 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 March 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 March 08, 1976?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 08, 1976:

  • Alfons Rebane

    Estonian military commander (born in 1908).

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Hektor Berlioz

    French composer known for his innovative orchestration techniques.

  • Elener Ward

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.

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

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


Holidays on March 08, 1976:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1976:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1976:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 8th and March 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1976 was December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
  2. - All By Myself
  3. - Love Machine (Part 1)
  4. - Take It To The Limit
  5. - Dream Weaver

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  3. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  4. - Convoy
  5. - December '63

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Boogie Fever
  3. - Keep Holding On
  4. - He's A Friend
  5. - New Orleans

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

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

Family Plot

Family Plot

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, William Devane

Country: United States of America

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry

Country: United States of America

Robin and Marian

Robin and Marian

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Richard Harris

Country: United States of America

In the Realm of the Senses

In the Realm of the Senses

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima

Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

Most Wanted

Most Wanted

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

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

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

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

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Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

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The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

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.

The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd

The Adams Chronicles

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The Adams Chronicles is a text-and-picture history of four generations from one of America's most prominent families. It tells the story largely in their own words, mainly through letters and diaries.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

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Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

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

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

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on March 08, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1976?

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

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What is special about March 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1976?

March 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

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