Wednesday December 15, 1976: on this day

December 15, 1976 was the 350th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 15, 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 15, 1976, who was born and died on December 15, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. King Kong, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Pat & Mat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1976?


December 15, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1976 can also be written as 12/15/1976 in the US and as 15/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 15, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1976:

December 15, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 15, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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December 15, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:43 am and setting at 01:09 pm.

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 15, 1976?


Famous people born on December 15, 1976:

  • Steen Timmer

    Dutch professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

  • Kayla Moore

    American politician and wife of former U.S.

  • Todd Tichenor

    American baseball umpire and player.

  • Aaron Miles

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Kim Eagles

    Canadian sport shooter.

  • Baichung Bhutia

    Indian footballer and manager.

  • Maria Kekkonen

    Finnish porn actress.

  • Elix Skipper

    American professional wrestler.

  • Melissa Ruscoe
  • Yoo Seung-jun
  • Roger García Junyent
  • Rodolfo Rombaldoni
  • Juan Cruz Légora
  • Kanako Omura
  • Dragan Ćeranić
  • Tiberio Cruz

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 4 days old,

or 2465 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17261 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 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 15, 1976?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 15, 1976.

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December 15, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1976:

  • Blondell Cummings

    Blondell Cummings was a talented actress who appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Walter Alasia
  • Grégoire Kayibanda
  • Ernst Fegté

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Joahan Vermeer

    Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his exquisite depictions of domestic life.

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.

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December 15, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. 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 15, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 15, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Hot Line
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 15, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

Dogs

Dogs

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff

Starring: David McCallum, Sandra McCabe, George Wyner, Eric Server

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

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

December 15, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

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

December 15, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

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This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Storm Warning by Jack Higgins

Storm Warning

By:

A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick

By:

Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

By:

"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

December 15, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 15, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1976?

On December 15, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1976?

On December 15, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1976?

On December 15, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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.

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