What happened on Thursday December 16, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1976:

• Andrew Young Appointed UN Ambassador Andrew Young was named Ambassador and Chief US Delegate to the United Nations, marking a significant moment in diplomatic representation and civil rights leadership.
• Nantucket Oil Spill A Liberian tanker ran aground near Nantucket, causing a significant environmental disaster by spilling approximately 180,000 barrels of oil into the ocean, potentially devastating marine ecosystems.
• Longest-Lived Goose Dies George, an extraordinary goose, passed away after living an unprecedented 49 years and 8 months, setting a remarkable record for avian longevity.

Events in 1976

December 16, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1976

December 16, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1976 can also be written as 12/16/1976 in the US and as 16/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

Famous people died on December 16, 1976:

• Réal Caouette

  Canadian politician and journalist who was a prominent figure in Quebec's political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• Amedeo Bocchi

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 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 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 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 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1976 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 01:50 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 16, 1976

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Someone born on December 16, 1976 is:

48 years 6 months old,

or 582 months and 10 days old,

or 2532 weeks

or 17724 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1976?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1976.

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