What happened on Tuesday February 17, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1976:

• Rockefeller Commission Established to Investigate CIA Abuses President Gerald Ford announces the creation of a presidential commission, led by Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, to conduct a comprehensive review of potential intelligence community misconduct, focusing on unauthorized domestic surveillance and mail interception activities.
• US Intelligence Community Reorganization Announced President Ford declares a significant restructuring of the United States government's intelligence apparatus, signaling a commitment to reform and oversight following the post-Watergate era.
• Atari Receives First US Home Video Game Patent Atari successfully patents Pong, a groundbreaking arcade and home video game that would become a pivotal moment in the history of interactive electronic entertainment.
• Richard Hadlee's Remarkable Test Cricket Performance New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee delivers an extraordinary bowling performance, taking 7 wickets for just 23 runs against India in a landmark match.
• New Zealand Achieves First Innings Victory in Test Cricket The New Zealand national cricket team secures a significant milestone by winning their first innings against India, marking an important moment in the nation's cricket history.
• Macau Adopts Constitutional Framework Macau officially adopts its Organic Law, establishing a foundational legal and governmental structure for the territory.

Events in 1976

February 17, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 17, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1976:

• Daniel Grao
• Almira Skripchenko
• Laura Tenoudji

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1976:

• Clementina Arderiu
• Francesco Zagar

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 17th

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.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
5. The Miracles - 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.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
5. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - 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 music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
2. Commodores - Sweet Love
3. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
4. Barry White - Let The Music Play
5. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1976 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1976

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Someone born on February 17, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 6 days old,

or 2566 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1976?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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

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

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