What happened on Wednesday January 14, 1976?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1976:

• The Bionic Woman TV Series Premiere ABC network debuts 'The Bionic Woman', starring Lindsay Wagner, a groundbreaking science fiction television series that became a cultural phenomenon. The show follows Jamie Sommers, a professional tennis player who receives bionic implants after a near-fatal skydiving accident, exploring themes of human enhancement and heroism.
• Kermadec Islands Earthquake Sequence A rare and significant seismic event occurred in the Kermadec Islands, with two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 8.2 striking within an hour of each other. Such a close sequence of high-magnitude earthquakes is unusual and potentially indicative of complex tectonic plate interactions in the region.
• Ted Turner Becomes CEO of Atlanta Braves Media mogul Ted Turner assumes the role of CEO for the Atlanta Braves baseball team, marking a significant moment in the franchise's history. Turner, known for his innovative business strategies, would later transform the team and become a prominent figure in professional sports management.
• Sauk Centre Teachers' Strike Resolution Teachers in Sauk Centre successfully conclude a week-long strike by negotiating a new contract that includes a salary increase and guaranteed preparation time. The settlement provides teachers with at least 250 minutes of weekly preparation time and an additional 25 minutes of supervisory duties, representing a notable labor relations achievement.

Events in 1976

January 14, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1976

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1976

January 14, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 14th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1976 can also be written as 1/14/1976 in the US and as 14/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1976:

• Ángel Gahona
• Benoît Joachim
• Lorenzo Zúñiga Ocaña

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1976:

• Abdul Razak Hussein

  Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as the second prime minister of Malaysia from 1970 to 1976.

• Juan D’Arienzo
• Isaac M. Laddon
• Muhammad Sakizli

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on January 14th

January 14, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1976 was I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
2. Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
3. C. W. McCall - Convoy
4. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
5. Sweet - Fox On The Run

January 14, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
5. Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 14, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
3. David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
4. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
5. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 14, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 January 14, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 05:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1976

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Someone born on January 14, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 9 days old,

or 2571 weeks

or 17997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 1976?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 14, 1976.

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