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July 17, 1976 was the 199th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is July 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 July 17, 1976, who was born and died on July 17, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band), movies (e.g. The Message, directed by Moustapha Akkad), TV series (e.g. Forget Me Not) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 17, 1976?
- July 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 17, 1976?
- July 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 17, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on July 17, 1976?
What day of the week was July 17, 1976?
July 17, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 199th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1976 can also be written as 7/17/1976 in the US and as 17/7/1976 in UK and Europe.
July 17, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1976:
- Indonesian president suharto annexes east timor
- History of east timor: east timor is annexed, and becomes the 27th province of indonesia.
- The opening of the summer olympics in montreal is marred by 25 african teams boycotting the new zealand team.
- The opening of the summer olympics in montreal is marred by 25 african teams boycotting the games because of new zealand's participation. contrary to rulings by other international sports organizations, the ioc had declined to exclude new zealand because of their participation in south african sporting events during apartheid.
July 17, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 17, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 12:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.
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Who was born on July 17, 1976?
Famous people born on July 17, 1976:
![Eric Winter]()
Eric WinterAmerican actor and model.
![Dagmara Dominczyk]()
Dagmara DominczykDagmara dominczyk is a polish actress known for her roles in the count of monte cristo and the immigrant.
- Luke Bryan
Luke bryan is an american country music singer and songwriter known for hits like 'country girl (shake it for me)' and 'play it again'.
- Chauntae Harris
Renowned fashion model who has worked with top designers and brands.
- Marcos Senna
Brazilian-spanish footballer.
- Gino D'Acampo
Italian chef known for his restaurants and TV appearances.
- Anders Svensson
Swedish sportscaster and footballer.
- Matt Holmes
Australian actor.
- Eddie Shin
- Dimităr Štilijanov
- Hisae Iwaoka
- Mohsin Harthi
- Andrea Glass
Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:
![David Hasselhoff]()
David HasselhoffDavid hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Mithun Chakraborty]()
Mithun ChakrabortyMithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
![Mélanie Thierry]()
Mélanie ThierryFrench actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.
![Donald Sutherland]()
Donald SutherlandCanadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.
![Diahann Carroll]()
Diahann CarrollAmerican actress, singer and recording artist.
![Lucie Arnaz]()
Lucie ArnazAmerican actress, and a member of a distinguished family.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![James Cagney]()
James CagneyAmerican actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.
![Phoebe Snow]()
Phoebe SnowAmerican singer-songwriter, snow released her first album in 1975.
July 17, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 9 months old,
or 573 months and 2 days old,
or 2491 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17443 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1976?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1976.
July 17, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 1976:
- George Coyle
George Coyle was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Philadelphia Athletics.
- Mario Pisu
- Rina Morelli
- Arthur Hornblow
- Marcos Redondo
What famous deaths happened on July 17th?
Famous deaths on July 17th:
![Billie Holiday]()
Billie HolidayAmerican blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.
![Elaine Stritch]()
Elaine StritchAmerican actress with a varied and long career.
![Walter Cronkite]()
Walter CronkiteAmerican broadcaster.
![Geraldine Fitzgerald]()
Geraldine FitzgeraldDublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).
- Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.
- Katheren Graham
Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- John Coltrane
American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.
- Dorothia Dix
Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.
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July 17, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 17, 1976:
- Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
- Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
- South Korea - Constitution Day
- Feast Day of St Cynllo
- Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
- Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
July 17, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 12th and July 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1976 was Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.
July 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
- Andrea True Connection - More, More, More (Part 1)
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
July 17, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.
July 17, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
- The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
July 17, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.
July 17, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 17, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- George Benson - This Masquerade
- Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
- Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
July 17, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 17, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Message
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Moustapha Akkad
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Country: United States of America
Squirm
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jeff Lieberman
Starring: Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan
Country: United States of America
Swashbuckler
Release year: 1976
Directed by: James Goldstone
Starring: Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Geneviève Bujold
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Starring: Claudia Jennings, Tara Strohmeier, Jocelyn Jones, Miles Watkins
Little Girl... Big Tease
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Roberto Mitrotti
Starring: Jody Ray, Mary Mendum, Phil Bendone, Robert Furey
July 17, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
July 17, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 17, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Canfield Decision
By: Spiro T. Agnew
This book tells the story of a vice president who was "destroyed" by his own ambition.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
Scoundrel Time
By: Lillian Hellman
Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.
A Stranger In The Mirror
By: Sidney Sheldon
LONELY MAN. Toby Temple is both a super star, and a super bastard. He is loved by his fans but plagued with suspicion and distrust.
Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream
By: Doris Kearns
The classic Lyndon Johnson life by Doris Kearns Goodwin, who presided over the Great Society and the Vietnam War, is a landmark in political biography.
July 17, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 17, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Colossal Cave Adventure
The Amazing Maze Game
Bigfoot Bonkers
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on July 17, 1976?
On July 17, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1976?
On July 17, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 17, 1976?
On July 17, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 17th?
July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
- 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
- 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.
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 July 1976?
July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
