What happened on Wednesday December 15, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1976:

• Argo Merchant Environmental Disaster The Liberian oil tanker Argo Merchant runs aground off Nantucket, Massachusetts, causing one of the most significant maritime environmental disasters of 1976. The vessel spilled approximately 28 million liters of crude oil, creating a massive 160km by 97km oil slick that severely impacted marine ecosystems and coastal environments.
• Jamaica's Political Transition Michael Manley of the People's National Party (PNP) wins the Jamaican general elections, continuing his leadership and socialist-oriented policies that were transforming the Caribbean nation's political landscape.
• Samoa Joins the United Nations The independent state of Samoa officially becomes a member of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in its international recognition and diplomatic engagement following its independence from New Zealand in 1962.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people died on December 15, 1976:

• Grégoire Kayibanda
• Ernst Fegté

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 15th

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.

1. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
2. Spinners - The Rubberband Man
3. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
4. Captain and Tennille - Muskrat Love
5. Leo Sayer - 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.

1. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
2. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
3. Queen - Somebody To Love
4. Abba - Money Money Money
5. Electric Light Orchestra - 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 music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Brick - Dazz
2. Rose Royce - Car Wash
3. The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
4. The Sylvers - Hot Line
5. Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1976 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1976

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Someone born on December 15, 1976 is:

48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months and 8 days old,

or 2523 weeks

or 17661 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1976?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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

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

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