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see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1976What happened on Monday August 16, 1976?
About August 16th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 (Mw) occurred in the subduction zone south of Mindanao, Philippines. This massive seismic event was characterized by an enormous seismic moment of 1.9 × 10^28 dyne-cm, causing extensive local destruction and a devastating tsunami.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1976 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
- Popular movie: Sparkle directed by Salim Akil
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August 16, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1976:
- Major Philippine Earthquake of 1976 A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 (Mw) occurred in the subduction zone south of Mindanao, Philippines. This massive seismic event was characterized by an enormous seismic moment of 1.9 × 10^28 dyne-cm, causing extensive local destruction and a devastating tsunami.
- Devastating Mindanao Earthquake and Tsunami A catastrophic magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, generating a massive tsunami in the Moro Gulf. The disaster resulted in a tragic loss of life, with estimates ranging between 5,000 to 8,000 fatalities. This seismic event was one of the most destructive natural disasters in the Philippines' modern history.
- The Ramones' First Professional Performance The iconic punk rock band The Ramones performed their first professional concert at the legendary CBGB music venue in New York City, marking a pivotal moment in punk rock history.
- 58th PGA Championship Dave Stockton wins the 58th PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club in Maryland, shooting an impressive total score of 281.
August 16, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 16, 1976?
August 16, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1976 can also be written as 8/16/1976 in the US and as 16/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
August 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1976 was Who'd She Coo? by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- War - Summer
August 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1976 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:34 pm and setting at 01:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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How old is someone born on August 16, 1976?
Someone born on August 16, 1976 is:
48 years 8 months old,
or 584 months and 28 days old,
or 2543 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17803 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1976?
There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1976?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1976.
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