Thursday August 12, 1976: on this day
August 12, 1976 was the 225th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1976, who was born and died on August 12, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1976?
- August 12, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1976?
- August 12, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1976?
What day of the week was August 12, 1976?
August 12, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1976 can also be written as 8/12/1976 in the US and as 12/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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August 12, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:04 pm and setting at 09:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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Who was born on August 12, 1976?
Famous people born on August 12, 1976:
- Isaack Rosenberg
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.
- Isahia Carey
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Jaze Mabrey
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Shamecka Johnson
Renowned for her research on black holes and dark matter.
- Suhailah Salam
Renowned journalist known for investigative reporting.
- Esben Bjerre
Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.
- Emiel Haffmans
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Odai Al-Dajani
Renowned contemporary painter known for his vibrant abstract artworks.
- Jillana Enteen
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Salle Cobb
Renowned basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.
- Cina Diaz
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Lateefa Ahmed
Renowned contemporary artist known for her vibrant and thought-provoking works.
- Johonna Gibson
Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.
- Geanette LeClair
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Antwonette Hale
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Batu Gökdeniz
Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.
- Tuere Carter
Former professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Yurika Kimura
Renowned Japanese novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
- Shalona Bennett
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Terilynn Hawkins
Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
- Cara Delevingne
Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
- Casey Affleck
American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
- George Hamilton
American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
- Dominique Swain
American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
- Luis Mariano
His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
- John Cazale
Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Iza Calzado
Filipino tv actress.
- Leah Pipes
American actress.
- Jane Wyatt
American singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 17 days old,
or 2485 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17396 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1976?
There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1976.
August 12, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1976:
- Tom Driberg
British politician/journalist (b. 1905).
- Thomas Edward Driberg
1st baron bradwell, journalist.
- Generoso Dattilo
- Einar Perman
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
- Lauren Bacall
American actress and star for more than a century.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Ian Fleming
James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
- Merv Griffin
American entertainer and tv host.
- Loretta Young
American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
- Peter Woodthorpe
British actor (born 1931).
- Una Stubbs
Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
- Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
- Stephen Lewis
Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
- Dorothy Mackaill
Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1976:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- The Beach Boys - Rock And Roll Music
August 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 12, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1976 was Getaway by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
August 12, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 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:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
- War - Summer
August 12, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 12, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:
August 12, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 12, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 12, 1976?
On August 12, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1976?
On August 12, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1976?
On August 12, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.