What happened on Friday June 11, 1976?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1976:

• Soviet Military Occupation of East Germany Ends After 49 years, the Soviet military occupation of East Germany concluded. At its peak, 337,800 Soviet troops were stationed in Germany, with over 300,000 Russians having died during the Battle of Berlin in World War II.
• Mount Pinatubo Eruption Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted dramatically, spewing ash visible over 60 miles. The surrounding areas were devastated by ash and mudflows, causing significant damage to nearby U.S. military bases.
• Anti-Apartheid Activist Arrested Dumisa Ntsebeza, a prominent anti-apartheid advocate, was arrested in South Africa during the height of the apartheid regime, highlighting the ongoing political repression.
• Beatles Rock & Roll Music LP Released The Beatles' compilation album "Rock & Roll Music" was released in the United States, offering fans a collection of the band's rock and roll classics.
• AC/DC Begins First UK Headline Tour Australian rock band AC/DC embarked on their inaugural headline tour of Britain, marking a significant milestone in their international music career.
• Boston Celtics Win Legendary NBA Championship The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship by defeating the Phoenix Suns 128-126 in a historic triple-overtime Game 5 at the Boston Garden. This game was later recognized by experts as one of the greatest in NBA history during its first 50 years.
• Air Manila Flight 702 Tragic Crash Air Manila Flight 702 crashed on takeoff from Agana, Guam, resulting in the deaths of all 45 people on board and a truck driver. The Lockheed Electra turboprop struck a hill, crossed a highway, hit a pickup truck, and burst into flames.
• "Magnificent Marble Machine" TV Show Finale The game show "Magnificent Marble Machine" aired its final episode on NBC-TV, marking the end of its television run.

Events in 1976

June 11, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 11, 1976

Newspapers from Jun. 11, 1976

June 11, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1976 can also be written as 6/11/1976 in the US and as 11/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1976 in June 1976 calendar

June 11, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
5. Pratt and McClain - Happy Days

June 11, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
2. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
3. Wings - Silly Love Songs
4. JJ Barrie - No Charge
5. Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry

June 11, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1976 was I'll Be Good To You by The Brothers Johnson, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
2. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
3. The Isley Brothers - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:59 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1976

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Someone born on June 11, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 3 days old,

or 2552 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1976?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 11, 1976.

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