Friday December 17, 1976: on this day

December 17, 1976 was the 352nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1976, who was born and died on December 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. King Kong, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Pat & Mat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1976?


December 17, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1976 can also be written as 12/17/1976 in the US and as 17/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 17, 1976: What happened on that day?


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December 17, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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December 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:02 am and setting at 02:37 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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Who was born on December 17, 1976?


Famous people born on December 17, 1976:

  • Patrick Müller

    Swiss footballer.

  • Nir Davidovich

    Israeli manager and footballer.

  • Andrew Simpson

    English sailor (d. 2013).

  • Éric Bédard

    Canadian speed skater and coach.

  • Takeo Spikes

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • Edward Aguilera

    Spanish singer.

  • Zsanett Egerhazi

    Hungarian-born porn actress.

  • Kate Hewlett
  • Teedra Moses
  • Dóra Szinetár
  • Wojciech Szuchnicki

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 2 days old,

or 2465 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17259 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1976?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1976.

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December 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1976:

  • Franz Turchi

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 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.

December 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  4. - Muskrat Love
  5. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

December 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Somebody To Love
  4. - Money Money Money
  5. - Livin' Thing

December 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Hot Line
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

Dogs

Dogs

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff

Starring: David McCallum, Sandra McCabe, George Wyner, Eric Server

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter

Country: United States of America

December 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

December 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson

Blood And Money

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This is a powerful, shattering story. It all begins in 1969, when one of Houston’s most famous young women becomes mysteriously ill at a colonial mansion.

Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell

Ceremony Of The Innocent

By:

One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.

Blue Skies, No Candy by Gael Greene

Blue Skies, No Candy

By:

"A caviar-and-foie gras freefall, uninhibited and delicious sex Toronto Globe. This is the first book on sex to cause such a stir since Henry Miller.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

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This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

By:

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.

December 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1976?

On December 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1976?

On December 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1976?

On December 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1976 calendar looked like.

Friday December 17, 1976