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May 08, 1976 was the 129th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 08, 1976, who was born and died on May 08, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Welcome Back by John Sebastian), movies (e.g. 1900, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1976?
- May 08, 1976: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1976?
- May 08, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1976?
What day of the week was May 08, 1976?
May 08, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1976:
- 1600 pennsylvania avenue closes at mark hellinger nyc after 7 performances
- The rollercoaster the new revolution, the first steel coaster with a vertical loop, opens at six flags magic mountain.
May 08, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 02:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.
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Who was born on May 08, 1976?
Famous people born on May 08, 1976:
- Josiane Maran
Popular French model who has worked with major fashion brands.
- Myndi Mayer
Award-winning actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
- Lucio Fernandez
Renowned Brazilian soccer player known for his skillful playmaking.
- Gonçalo Abecasis
Portuguese-american biochemist and academic.
- Martha Wainwright
Canadian-american guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Ian Watkins
Welsh actor and singer (steps).
Welsh singer-songwriter dancer and actor (steps and h & claire).
- Oleg Tverdovsky
In donetsk ukraine; nhl defenseman (winnipeg jets).
- Li Xiaoran
- Giuseppe Zeno
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 18 days old,
or 2502 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17520 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 08, 1976?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1976.
May 08, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1976:
- Ulrike Meinhof
Ulrike meinhof was a prominent member of the red army faction in germany, known for her involvement in left-wing militant activities and her...
- Alan Baxter
Dies at 67.
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
May 08, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1976:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1976:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1976:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Sebastian - Welcome Back
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
May 08, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Fernando
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
- Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed
May 08, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brass Construction - Movin'
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- The Tymes - It's Cool
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
May 08, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
1900
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini
Country: United States of America
The Missouri Breaks
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd
Country: United States of America
Mr. Klein
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Francine Bergé, Juliet Berto
Country: Italy
Smile Orange
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Trevor D. Rhone
Starring: Carl Bradshaw, Glenn Morrison, Stanley Irons, Vaughn Crosskill
Aces High
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jack Gold
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth
May 08, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
May 08, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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
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.
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 Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
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 …
May 08, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Death Race
Outlaw
Dukedom
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Night Driver
Who was the US President on May 08, 1976?
On May 08, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1976?
On May 08, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1976?
On May 08, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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 May 1976?
May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
