Tuesday March 16, 1976: on this day

March 16, 1976 was the 76th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 16, 1976, who was born and died on March 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons), movies (e.g. The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, directed by Melvin Frank), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 16, 1976?


March 16, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1976 can also be written as 3/16/1976 in the US and as 16/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

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March 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


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March 16, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Who was born on March 16, 1976?


Famous people born on March 16, 1976:

  • Paul Schneider
    Paul Schneider

    American actor and director.

  • Abraham Núñez

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Leila Lejeune

    French handballer.

  • Susanne Ljungskog

    Swedish cyclist.

  • Zhu Chen

    Qatari chess grandmaster.

  • Blu Cantrell

    American singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Alexi Giannoulias

    Politician.

  • Nick Spano

    American actor.

  • Michelle Rae Collie

    Miss universe - bahamas (1996).

  • Alvaro Recoba
  • Paul Schneider (actor)
  • Majeedah Bolkiah
  • Andy Craig
  • Pál Dárdai
  • Jazztronik

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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


You are 48 years and 3 days old,

or 576 months and 3 days old,

or 2505 weeks

or 17535 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 16, 1976?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 16, 1976:

  • Antonin Raymond

    A French architect known for his Art Deco and Modernist designs, including the Bourse de Marseille and the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse in...

  • Guido Corbellini
  • Isidoro Fagoaga
  • Ugo Bartesaghi
  • Davide Fossa
  • Nico Rijnders

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

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


Holidays on March 16, 1976:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1976:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1976 was December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
  2. - All By Myself
  3. - Dream Weaver
  4. - Take It To The Limit
  5. - Lonely Night (Angel Face)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  3. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  4. - Convoy
  5. - December '63

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on March 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - He's A Friend
  3. - Keep Holding On
  4. - New Orleans
  5. - Misty Blue

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

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

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Melvin Frank

Starring: George Segal, Goldie Hawn, Conrad Janis, Thayer David

Lipstick

Lipstick

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Margaux Hemingway, Chris Sarandon, Perry King, Anne Bancroft

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Family Plot

Family Plot

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, William Devane

Country: United States of America

The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

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

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

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

By:

If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd

The Adams Chronicles

By:

The Adams Chronicles is a text-and-picture history of four generations from one of America's most prominent families. It tells the story largely in their own words, mainly through letters and diaries.

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

By:

The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

The Greek Treasure by Irving Stone

The Greek Treasure

By:

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

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

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

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

history

Who was the US President on March 16, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1976?

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

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What is special about March 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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 March 1976?

March 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1976 calendar looked like.

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