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October 15, 1976 was the 289th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 15, 1976, who was born and died on October 15, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees), movies (e.g. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, directed by Herbert Ross), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1976?
- October 15, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1976?
- October 15, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1976?
What day of the week was October 15, 1976?
October 15, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1976 can also be written as 10/15/1976 in the US and as 15/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1976:
- 1st debate of major-ticket vp nominees mondale (d) vs. dole
- First debate of major-ticket vice president nominees walter mondale (democrat) versus senator bob dole (republican).
October 15, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 02:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.
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Who was born on October 15, 1976?
Famous people born on October 15, 1976:
- Christian Allen
American video game designer.
- Manuel Dallan
Italian rugby player.
- Elisa Aguilar
Spanish basketball player.
- Yoon Son-ha
South korean singer and actress.
- Minh Tuyet
Pop singer.
- Natalia Sokolova
- Jacob Bannon
- Irma Carolina Di Monte
- Rodrigo Lombardi
- Davide Mazzanti
- Suzie McNeil
- Anil Menon
- Vanessa Quin
- Tom Kristoffersen
- Cédric Bardon
- Nikolaj Baskov
- Zafar Cholmurodov
- Belinda de Lucy
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 10 days old,
or 2479 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17359 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1976?
There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1976.
October 15, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1976:
- Carlo Gambino
American organized crime (born in 1902).
- Darix Togni
- Antonín Křišťál
- Erwin Lambert
- Adele Bei
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1976:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1976:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1976 was Disco Duck (Part 1) by Rick Dees, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
October 15, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
- Rod Stewart - Sailing
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
October 15, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.
October 15, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
October 15, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson
Mado
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Claude Sautet
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Ottavia Piccolo, Jacques Dutronc, Charles Denner
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Inheritance
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Gigi Proietti
God Told Me To
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Larry Cohen
Starring: Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney
October 15, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Chorlton and the Wheelies
Release year: 1976
Starring: Joe Lynch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
October 15, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lonely Lady
By: Harold Robbins
"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
Ordinary People
By: Judith Guest
Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.
Roots
By: Alex Haley
Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.
October 15, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Colossal Cave Adventure
Outlaw
Indy 4
Starship 1
Night Driver
Who was the US President on October 15, 1976?
On October 15, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1976?
On October 15, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1976?
On October 15, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1976?
October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
