What happened on Saturday May 15, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1976:

• Tragic Aeroflot Flight 1802 Crash A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Aeroflot Flight 1802, an Antonov An-24 propeller plane, suffered a critical mechanical failure near Viktorivka, Chernihiv Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine. All 52 people aboard the flight perished in this tragic accident, highlighting the importance of aircraft maintenance and safety protocols.
• 102nd Preakness Stakes Horse Race John Lively rode Elocutionist to victory in the 102nd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1 minute and 55 seconds. This significant horse racing event showcased the skill of both the jockey and the horse.
• Emmy Creative Arts Award Ceremony The Emmy Creative Arts Award presentation took place, recognizing outstanding achievements in television production and creative excellence.
• Fonz Song Chart Performance The Heyettes' 'Fonz Song', likely inspired by the popular Happy Days character, reached #91 on the music charts, reflecting the pop culture influence of television at the time.
• Kentucky Moonrunner Chart Performance Cledus Maggard's 'Kentucky Moonrunner' achieved a modest chart position, hitting #85, representing a niche musical moment of the mid-1970s.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1976

Newspapers from 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 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1976:

• Ryan Leaf

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Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1976:

• David Munrow
• Samuel Eliot Morison

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 15th

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.

1. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
2. John Sebastian - Welcome Back
3. Wings - Silly Love Songs
4. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
5. 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.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. 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 music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
2. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
3. Brass Construction - Movin'
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Someone born on May 15, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 28 days old,

or 2556 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17895 days old,

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

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

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