Tuesday February 17, 1976: on this day

February 17, 1976 was the 48th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 17, 1976, who was born and died on February 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. In the Realm of the Senses, directed by Nagisa Ôshima), TV series (e.g. Freiwillige Feuerwehr) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 17, 1976?


February 17, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1976 can also be written as 2/17/1976 in the US and as 17/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1976:

  • Rockabye hamlet opens at minskoff theater nyc for 7 performances
  • Macau adopts constitution (organic law of macau).
  • Richard hadlee takes 7-23 versus india, his first match-winning spell.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on February 17, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 08:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.

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Who was born on February 17, 1976?


Famous people born on February 17, 1976:

  • Kelly Carlson
    Kelly Carlson

    Kelly carlson is an american actress best known for her role as kimber henry in the tv series nip/tuck.

  • William Roussel

    French singer-songwriter/guitarist (ma 1/4 tiilation).

  • Scott Williamson

    American baseball player.

  • Spectacular Bid

    American racehorse (d.2003).

  • Daniel Grao
    Daniel Grao
  • Almira Skripchenko
  • Laura Tenoudji
  • Edmilson Alves
  • Svein Berge
  • Devis Cagnardi
  • Đuro Ostojić
  • José Antonio Redolat
  • Peter Robertson

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker

    An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 3 days old,

or 2513 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17595 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 17, 1976?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 17, 1976:

  • Johan[nes A] Card

    Actor/stage manager (my fair lady) dies at 78.

  • Jean Servais

    Belgian/french actor, onscreen beginning in 1931.

  • Matthias Kaburek
  • Clementina Arderiu
  • Francesco Zagar
  • Tommy Law
  • Pedro Leandro Ipuche

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Molière Jourdain

    French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

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February 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1976:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1976:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1976:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
  2. - Theme From S.W.A.T.
  3. - You Sexy Thing
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - Love Machine (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December '63
  2. - Forever And Ever
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - I Love To Love
  5. - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sweet Thing
  2. - Sweet Love
  3. - Turning Point
  4. - Let The Music Play
  5. - Boogie Fever

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

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

In the Realm of the Senses

In the Realm of the Senses

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima

Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui

Country: United States of America

To the Devil a Daughter

To the Devil a Daughter

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Sykes

Starring: Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: United States of America

Black Shampoo

Black Shampoo

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Starring: John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe

Goodbye, Norma Jean

Goodbye, Norma Jean

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Larry Buchanan

Starring: Misty Rowe, Terence Locke, Patch Mackenzie, Preston Hanson

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

Good Heavens

Good Heavens

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

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

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

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

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Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

By:

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.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

By:

Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

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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

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

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

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on February 17, 1976?

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

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

On February 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1976?

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

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What is special about February 17th?

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

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 1976?

February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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