Sunday May 09, 1976: on this day

May 09, 1976 was the 130th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 09, 1976, who was born and died on May 09, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 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 9th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1976?


May 09, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 130th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1976 can also be written as 5/9/1976 in the US and as 9/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1976:

  • So long 174th st closes at harkness theater nyc after 16 performances
  • Sally little wins lpga ladies masters at moss creek golf tournament.
  • Ulrike meinhof of the red army faction is found hanged in an apparent suicide, in her stuttgart-stammheim prison cell.
  • U.s. president gerald ford signs the federal election campaign act.
  • An accident involving a tanker truck carrying anhydrous ammonia takes place in houston, texas, resulting in the deaths of 7 people.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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


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The moon phase on May 09, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 03:26 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 09, 1976?


Famous people born on May 09, 1976:

  • Evelette Lavigne

    Canadian figure skater who won multiple championships during her career.

  • Faye Johnstone in Auckland

    New zealand; archer (olympics-1996).

  • Christos Marangos

    Greek-cypriot footballer.

  • Nenad Jestrovic
  • Camillo D'Alessandro
  • Aurelia Trywiańska
  • Gustav Hofer
  • Aida Begić
  • Angelo Costanzo
  • Manuela Leggeri
  • Nazan Eckes
  • Tamia
  • Mónica Godoy

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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


You are 47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 19 days old,

or 2498 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17490 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 09, 1976?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 09, 1976:

  • Jens Bjørneboe

    Norwegian author known for his provocative and controversial works.

  • Ulrike Meinhof

    German journalist, left-wing activist, and author.

  • Valentino Bucchi

    Composer dies at 59.

  • Raymond Chevreuille

    Belgian composer dies at the age of 74.

  • Carlo Radice
  • Vasile Chiroiu
  • Floyd Council
  • Alexandru Cuedan

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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

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


Holidays on May 09, 1976:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1976:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1976 was Welcome Back by John Sebastian, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 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:

  1. - Welcome Back
  2. - Right Back Where We Started From
  3. - Boogie Fever
  4. - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
  5. - Silly Love Songs

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 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:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1976 was Movin' by Brass Construction, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 09, 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:

  1. - Movin'
  2. - Love Hangover
  3. - It's Cool
  4. - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
  5. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

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

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

1900

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

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

Mr. Klein

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Alain Delon, Jeanne Moreau, Francine Bergé, Juliet Berto

Country: Italy

Smile Orange

Smile Orange

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Trevor D. Rhone

Starring: Carl Bradshaw, Glenn Morrison, Stanley Irons, Vaughn Crosskill

Aces High

Aces High

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jack Gold

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

The bestselling books on May 09, 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.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

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 …

The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

The Boys From Brazil

By:

The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

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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.

Spandau by Albert Speer

Spandau

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This book is among the most remarkable ever written. The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials convicted the prisoners of writing. They were forbidden to use any typewriters.

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

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

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on May 09, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1976?

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

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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 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.

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