Sunday December 12, 1976: on this day

December 12, 1976 was the 347th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 12, 1976, who was born and died on December 12, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The Eagle Has Landed, directed by John Sturges), TV series (e.g. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1976?


December 12, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1976 can also be written as 12/12/1976 in the US and as 12/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 12, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1976:

December 12, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 12, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Colts : 20 - 58
  • Cincinnati Bengals - New York Jets : 42 - 3
  • Cleveland Browns - Kansas City Chiefs : 14 - 39
  • Denver Broncos - Chicago Bears : 28 - 14
  • Green Bay Packers - Atlanta Falcons : 24 - 20
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December 12, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:27 pm and setting at 11:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Who was born on December 12, 1976?


Famous people born on December 12, 1976:

  • Dan Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter and producer (the darkness and stone gods).

  • Asaka Seto

    Japanese actress.

  • Tim Pratt

    Writer.

  • Lloyd Owusu

    Ghanaian footballer.

  • Maren Ade
    Maren Ade
  • Jana Ina
  • Klaus Nöhles
  • Ivo Rüthemann
  • Florian Seer
  • Natalija Verboten
  • Meinhard Durnwalder
  • Steve Devine
  • Caroline Ducey
  • Maria Busquorelli

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 7 days old,

or 2466 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17264 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 12, 1976?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1976.

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December 12, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1976:

  • Jack Cassidy
    Jack Cassidy

    American actor and singer (d. 1976).

  • Vinko Zganec

    Croatian ethnomusicologist (born 1890).

  • Lars Schybergson
  • Vadim Borisovič Šavrov
  • Francesco Merli

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1976:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1976:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - Love So Right
  4. - Muskrat Love
  5. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)

December 12, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 12, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Somebody To Love
  4. - Money Money Money
  5. - Livin' Thing

December 12, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 12, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Hot Line
  5. - Keep Me Cryin'

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December 12, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter

Country: United States of America

The Enforcer

The Enforcer

Release year: 1976

Directed by: James Fargo

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly, Harry Guardino, Bradford Dillman

Country: United States of America

Voyage of the Damned

Voyage of the Damned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Faye Dunaway, Oskar Werner, Lee Grant, Sam Wanamaker

Country: United States of America

Across the Great Divide

Across the Great Divide

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Stewart Raffill

Starring: Robert Logan, Heather Rattray, Mark Edward Hall, George 'Buck' Flower

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith

December 12, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 12, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson

Blood And Money

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This is a powerful, shattering story. It all begins in 1969, when one of Houston’s most famous young women becomes mysteriously ill at a colonial mansion.

The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

The Right And The Power

By:

First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.

The Users by Joyce Haber

The Users

By:

This novel is a shocking look behind the scenes at New Hollywood, the world of politics, big business and the syndicate.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

By:

Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

Roots by Alex Haley

Roots

By:

Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.

December 12, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 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

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1976?

On December 12, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1976?

On December 12, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1976?

On December 12, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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history

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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1976 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 12, 1976