Thursday September 16, 1976: on this day

September 16, 1976 was the 260th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 16, 1976, who was born and died on September 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry), movies (e.g. The Front, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Chorlton And The Wheelies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 16, 1976?


September 16, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1976 can also be written as 9/16/1976 in the US and as 16/9/1976 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1976:

  • Egypt president sadat re-elected
  • Episcopal church approves ordination of women as priests and bishop.
  • Armenian champion swimmer shavarsh karapetyan saves 20 people from a trolleybus that had fallen into a yerevan reservoir.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 16, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 02:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1976.

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Who was born on September 16, 1976?


Famous people born on September 16, 1976:

  • Tina Barrett
    Tina Barrett

    English singer-songwriter and actress (s club).

  • Elina Garanca

    Latvian mezzo-soprano acclaimed for her interpretations of leading roles in opera.

  • Hilarie Barsky

    Hilarie Barsky is an American journalist known for her work in investigative reporting.

  • Greg Buckner

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Andres Javier in Blazquez

    Puerto rico; singer (menudo-cannonball).

  • Adel Chedli
  • Jean-Marc Kraidy
  • Dmïtrïý Lyapkïn
  • Josafat Moščyč
  • Ok Eun-hui
  • Etorouji Shiono
  • Valeria Valente
  • Tyrone Washington
  • Aleksandrs Ņiživijs
  • Kim So-hee

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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


You are 47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 9 days old,

or 2484 weeks

or 17388 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1976?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 16, 1976:

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Bertha Lutz

    Bertha Lutz was a Brazilian diplomat and feminist who played a key role in the drafting of the United Nations Charter.

  • Bill Lampton

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Gabreal Fahrenheit

    Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

  • Yoshito Usui

    Creator of the popular manga series Crayon Shin-chan.

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

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


Holidays on September 16, 1976:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1976:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 13th and September 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1976 was Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Play That Funky Music
  2. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  3. - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
  4. - A Fifth Of Beethoven
  5. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1976 was Dancing Queen by Abba, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dancing Queen
  2. - Can't Get By Without You
  3. - Let 'Em In
  4. - The Killing Of Georgie
  5. - You Don't Have To Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  2. - Play That Funky Music
  3. - Getaway
  4. - You Should Be Dancing
  5. - Who'd She Coo?

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

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

The Front

The Front

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy

The Human Tornado

The Human Tornado

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Cliff Roquemore

Starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Lady Reed, Jimmy Lynch, Gloria Delaney

Massacre at Central High

Massacre at Central High

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Rene Daalder

Starring: Derrel Maury, Andrew Stevens, Robert Carradine, Kimberly Beck

Haunts

Haunts

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Herb Freed

Starring: May Britt, Cameron Mitchell, Aldo Ray, William Gray Espy

Slumber Party '57

Slumber Party '57

Release year: 1976

Directed by: William A. Levey

Starring: Janet Wood, Noelle North, Debra Winger, Bridget Holloman

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

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

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

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

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"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

The Golden Gate by Alistair MacLean

The Golden Gate

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The classic thriller is nerve-shattering and tense.

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

Crowned Heads by Thomas Tryon

Crowned Heads

By:

Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

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Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

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

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

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on September 16, 1976?

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

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

On September 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1976?

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

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What is special about September 16th?

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

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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 September 1976?

September 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1976 calendar looked like.

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