Monday August 09, 1976: on this day

August 09, 1976 was the 222nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1976, who was born and died on August 09, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. J.D.'s Revenge, directed by Arthur Marks), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1976?


August 09, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1976 can also be written as 8/9/1976 in the US and as 9/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1976:

  • Clive lloyd scores double-ton in 120 mins, wi vs. glamorgan
  • Ussr launches luna 24, last lunar flight to date from earth

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August 09, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 09, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 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 August 9th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 06:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Who was born on August 09, 1976?


Famous people born on August 09, 1976:

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra

    Rhona mitra is an english actress and singer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'the practice' and 'boston legal', as well as...

  • Jessica Capshaw
    Jessica Capshaw

    Jessica capshaw is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Mark Priestley

    Actor from australia (born 1970).

  • Nawaf al-Hazmi

    Saudi arabian terrorist hijacker american airlines flight 77 (d.2001).

  • Aled Jones

    Welsh radio producer and host.

  • James Lafazanos
  • Elena Liashenko
  • Amy Laughin
  • Rogier Wassen
  • Bekithemba Ndlovu
  • Joe Franchino
  • Vincenzo Iacopino

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

  • Hoda Kotb
    Hoda Kotb

    American television news anchor.

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August 09, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 19 days old,

or 2485 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17398 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 August 09, 1976?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1976.

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August 09, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1976:

  • Jozee Lezama Lima

    Jozee Lezama Lima was a Cuban poet and essayist, considered one of the most influential figures in Latin American literature.

  • Max Vredenburg

    Composer dies at 72.

  • Ida d'Este
  • John Roselli
  • Hermine Schröder
  • Jess Kirkpatrick
  • Mariano Ozores Francés

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 9th

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August 09, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1976:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1976:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 09, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - You Should Be Dancing
  3. - Let 'Em In
  4. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  5. - Rock And Roll Music

August 09, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 09, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - A Little Bit More
  3. - Jeans On
  4. - Let 'Em In
  5. - In Zaire

August 09, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 09, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Getaway
  2. - Who'd She Coo?
  3. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  4. - Get Up Offa That Thing
  5. - Summer

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August 09, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

J.D.'s Revenge

J.D.'s Revenge

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Arthur Marks

Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Robert Pouret

Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Gator

Gator

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Reynolds

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed

Country: United States of America

Balika Badhu

Balika Badhu

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tarun Majumdar

Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal

August 09, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

August 09, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

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Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

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.

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

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 Deep by Peter Benchley

The Deep

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A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.

August 09, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1976?

On August 09, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1976?

On August 09, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1976?

On August 09, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1976?

August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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