What happened on Monday July 12, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1976:

• Barbara Jordan Makes Historic Political Convention Speech Barbara Jordan becomes the first African American to deliver a keynote address at a major political party convention, marking a significant milestone in American political representation and civil rights.
• California State University, Fullerton Mass Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurs at California State University, Fullerton, resulting in seven fatalities and two injuries, highlighting the growing concern about campus violence in the United States.
• Family Feud Debuts on ABC The popular television game show 'Family Feud' premieres on ABC, hosted by charismatic host Richard Dawson, who would become famous for greeting contestants with a kiss and his signature catchphrases.
• Ian Dury and Kilburns Disband Punk rock band Ian Dury and the Kilburns officially dissolve, marking the end of an influential musical collaboration in the British punk scene.
• Dan Boyle, Olympic Hockey Reserve Dan Boyle, a Canadian hockey player, is named as an Olympic reserve, representing Canada's depth of talent in ice hockey.

Events in 1976

July 12, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1976

July 12, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 194th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1976 can also be written as 7/12/1976 in the US and as 12/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1976 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1976:

• Anna Friel

  Anna Friel is a prominent English actress known for her versatile roles in television series like 'Pushing Daisies' and 'Marcella', as well...

• Guillaume Gille

  Guillaume Gille is a renowned French handball player who won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, following in the footsteps of...

• Dan Boyle (ice hockey)
• Kyrsten Sinema

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1976:

• Ted Mack

  Ted Mack was a famous American television and radio host best known for hosting 'The Original Amateur Hour', a popular talent show that...

• Ettore Frattari
• James Wong Howe

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1976 was Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
2. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
3. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
4. Andrea True Connection - More, More, More (Part 1)
5. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
3. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
2. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
3. George Benson - This Masquerade
4. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
5. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 07:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1976

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Someone born on July 12, 1976 is:

48 years 10 months old,

or 586 months and 2 days old,

or 2548 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17838 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1976?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 12, 1976.

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