Friday January 16, 1976: on this day

January 16, 1976 was the 16th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1976, who was born and died on January 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1976:

  • Donny & marie osmond musical variety show premieres on abc tv
  • Peter frampton released platinum live album frampton comes alive
  • The trial against jailed members of the red army faction begins in stuttgart, west germany.
  • Full diplomatic relations are established between bangladesh and pakistan 5 years after the bangladesh liberation war.
  • The scottish labour party is formed.

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on January 16, 1976?


Famous people born on January 16, 1976:

  • Tatayana Gutsu

    Tatayana Gutsu is a former Soviet and Ukrainian gymnast who won the all-around gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

  • Hitomi Kuroishi

    Japanese composer known for her work on anime soundtracks.

  • Eva Habermann

    Eva habermann is a german actress known for her role as zev bellringer in the television series lexx.

  • Viktor Maslov

    Russian race car driver.

  • Martina Moravcová

    Slovak swimmer.

  • Trisha Stillwell Miss Oklahoma-USA (1997

    Top 10).

  • Oxana Kalemi

    Ukrainian writer who was kidnapped and sold to europe by sex traders until she was freed.

  • Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie
  • Gavin McGowan
  • Shaun Benson
  • Daria D'Antonio
  • Mikael Hedlund
  • Domenico Morfeo
  • Miloš Šporar

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 16th

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January 16, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 3 days old,

or 2518 weeks

or 17626 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1976?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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January 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1976:

  • Luigi Di Paolantonio
  • Andrej Fajt
  • Walter Becchia

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1976:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Write The Songs
  2. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  3. - Convoy
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - 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.

January 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Walk Away From Love
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - Turning Point

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January 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Hester Street

Hester Street

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh

January 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

Release year: 1976

Written by:

Starring: Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

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Williams, who was later called the "old Crocodile" late in his life, believed that the past was always present. This is evident in Williams' constant shifting and intermingling times, places, and events.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

By:

Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

The Greek Treasure by Irving Stone

The Greek Treasure

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A fictionalized narrative of the derided by determined efforts of German traveler-archaeologist, Henry Schliemann, and his second wife, Sophia Engastromenos, to excavate the sites of Homeric Troy and ancient Mycenae

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

My Life by Golda Meir

My Life

By:

Cover edge has a minor tear. Cover edges may show minor wear. Name at the top of the first page. Rest of the pages are clean and light tanned due to age.

January 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1976?

On January 16, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1976?

On January 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1976?

On January 16, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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history

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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Friday January 16, 1976