What happened on Friday January 16, 1976?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1976:

• Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive' Release Rock musician Peter Frampton released his legendary live album 'Frampton Comes Alive', which would become one of the best-selling live albums in rock history and a defining record of the 1970s.
• Red Army Faction Trial Begins The trial against imprisoned members of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a West German far-left terrorist group, commenced in Stuttgart, West Germany. This significant legal proceeding marked a crucial moment in addressing political extremism during the Cold War era.
• Bangladesh-Pakistan Diplomatic Reconciliation Five years after the Bangladesh Liberation War, Bangladesh and Pakistan officially established full diplomatic relations, symbolizing a diplomatic breakthrough and potential healing of past conflicts.
• Scottish Labour Party Formation The Scottish Labour Party was officially formed, representing a significant moment in Scottish political organization and potentially reshaping the political landscape of Scotland.
• Donny & Marie Osmond Variety Show Debut The popular musical variety show featuring sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond premiered on ABC Television, marking a significant moment in 1970s entertainment and pop culture.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1976

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1976

January 16, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1976 can also be written as 1/16/1976 in the US and as 16/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1976:

• Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1976:

• Walter Becchia

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on January 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1976 was I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
2. Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
3. C. W. McCall - Convoy
4. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
5. Sweet - Fox On The Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
5. Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
3. David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
4. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
5. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1976

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Someone born on January 16, 1976 is:

49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 27 days old,

or 2573 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18015 days old,

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

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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