Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 15, 1976
Browse newspapers from May 15, 1976
Saturday May 15, 1976: on this day
May 15, 1976 was the 136th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 15, 1976, who was born and died on May 15, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boogie Fever by The Sylvers), movies (e.g. The Tenant, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 15, 1976?
- May 15, 1976: What happened on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 15, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 15, 1976?
- May 15, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 15, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- May 15, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 15, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 15, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on May 15, 1976?
What day of the week was May 15, 1976?
May 15, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 15, 1976 can also be written as 5/15/1976 in the US and as 15/5/1976 in UK and Europe.
May 15, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 1976:
- Emmy creative arts award presentation
- Fonz song by heyettes hits #91
- Kentucky moonrunner by cledus maggard hits #85
- 102nd preakness: john lively aboard elocutionist wins in 1:55.
May 15, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 15, 1976! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
May 15, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 15th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 15, 1976
May 15, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1976 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 08:16 am.
The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1976
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on May 15, 1976?
Famous people born on May 15, 1976:
- Knolan Gibson
Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.
- Correll Lashbrook
Owner of a chain of popular restaurants.
- Shatira Jones
WNBA champion and All-Star.
- Gianno Russo
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Wenzel Hertlein
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Dionisio Castellanos
Venezuelan boxer who competed in the lightweight division.
- Cyrille Thouvenin
Cyrille thouvenin is a french actor known for his work in film and television.
- Nazim Mustafaev
Founder of the Must Group, a successful conglomerate in Azerbaijan.
- Brynn Bardacke
Co-founder of Food52, a popular food and cooking website.
- Gadi Perl
Contemporary artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.
- Regan Morris
Award-winning journalist known for her work in international reporting.
- Briar Rose
Best known for her fantasy novels.
- Alpha Kabeja
Contemporary artist known for his vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Karri Kokko
Finnish author known for her contemporary fiction novels.
- Che Wang
Co-founder of the popular mobile app development platform, WeChat.
- Rob Collins
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetic engineering.
- Ryan Leaf
Former NFL quarterback known for his college success and struggles in the NFL.
- Anže Logar
Slovenian politician.
- Mark Kennedy
Irish footballer.
- Jacek Krzynówek
Polish footballer.
Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:
![Madhuri Dixit]()
Madhuri DixitMadhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...
![L. Frank Baum]()
L. Frank BaumL.
![Andy Murray]()
Andy MurrayScottish professional tennis player, ranked no.
![James Mason]()
James MasonEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Ayub Khan]()
Ayub KhanAyub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...
![Jamie-Lynn Sigler]()
Jamie-Lynn SiglerJamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.
![Madeleine Albright]()
Madeleine AlbrightCzech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.
![Ursula Thiess]()
Ursula ThiessGerman actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.
![Chazz Palminteri]()
Chazz PalminteriAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Joseph Cotten]()
Joseph CottenAmerican actor on the radio, film and stage.
May 15, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 5 days old,
or 2501 weeks
or 17507 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 15, 1976?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 15, 1976.
May 15, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 15, 1976:
- Alver
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
- Isidor Fisch
Isidor Fisch was a renowned boxer known for his exceptional skills in the ring.
- Samuel Eliot Morison
American historian (admiral ocean sea), dies aged 88.
- David Munrow
- Palle Brunius
What famous deaths happened on May 15th?
Famous deaths on May 15th:
![Bekim Fehmiu]()
Bekim FehmiuBekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
![June Carter Cash]()
June Carter CashAmerican singer and musician (born 1929).
![Fred Willard]()
Fred WillardFred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
![Gilbert Roland]()
Gilbert RolandMexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
![Wynne Gibson]()
Wynne GibsonActor (night after night, aggie appleby).
![Andrew Duggan]()
Andrew DugganActor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.
![Tyrone Guthrie]()
Tyrone GuthrieBritish producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
- Chaselyn Dickinson
Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...
- Adalei Dickinson
Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.
- Emily Dickinson
American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.
May 15, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 15, 1976:
- Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
- Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
- International day of climate changes.
- International conscientious objectors' day.
- Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
- United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- International day of families.
- Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
- Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
Saints celebrated on May 15, 1976:
- Saint Dymphna
- Saint Achillius
- Saint Gerebern
- Saint Isidore the Labourer
- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
- Saint Reticius
- Saint Denise
May 15, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1976 was Boogie Fever by The Sylvers, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- John Sebastian - Welcome Back
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
May 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Fernando
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
- Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed
May 15, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 15, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Brass Construction - Movin'
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
May 15, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 15, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Tenant
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, Jo Van Fleet
Country: United States of America
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: Bill Cosby, Raquel Welch, Harvey Keitel, Allen Garfield
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
1900
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Francesca Bertini
Country: United States of America
The Missouri Breaks
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, Kathleen Lloyd
Country: United States of America
May 15, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
May 15, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 15, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Boys From Brazil
By: Ira Levin
The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
The Rockefellers
By: Peter Collier and David Horowitz
The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
May 15, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 15, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Outlaw
Fonz
Indy 4
Breakout
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on May 15, 1976?
On May 15, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1976?
On May 15, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 15, 1976?
On May 15, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 15th?
May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. 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 May 15th, such as:
- 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
- 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.
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
Do you remember 1976? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for May 1976?
May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
