What happened on Thursday June 17, 1976?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1976:

• Soweto Uprising The South African government brutally suppressed student protests in Soweto, deploying armed military forces that resulted in the tragic killing of hundreds of civilians, including children. This event became a pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid, drawing international attention to the systemic racism and oppression in South Africa.
• U.S. Military Evacuates Tourists from Beirut Following the murder of the U.S. ambassador, the United States military conducted an emergency evacuation, safely relocating hundreds of Western tourists from the volatile city of Beirut to Syria, highlighting the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East during the 1970s.
• Indonesia Annexes East Timor Indonesia launched a military invasion and annexed Portuguese East Timor (now Timor-Leste), marking a controversial geopolitical event that would lead to decades of conflict, human rights violations, and eventual independence for East Timor in 2002.
• ABA-NBA Merger The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially merged with the American Basketball Association (ABA), integrating four key teams: the New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and San Antonio Spurs. This historic merger significantly transformed professional basketball in the United States, expanding the league's talent pool and competitive landscape.
• Czechoslovakia Wins Euro 1976 Football Championship In a dramatic European Football Championship final, Czechoslovakia defeated West Germany 5-3 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 in extra time. This victory was a significant moment in Czechoslovak football history, showcasing the team's skill and resilience.
• Italian General Elections General elections were held in Italy, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics and democratic processes in the country during the mid-1970s. These elections were part of the complex political landscape of post-World War II Italy.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1976

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1976

June 17, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1976 can also be written as 6/17/1976 in the US and as 17/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1976 in June 1976 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1976:

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• Peter Svidler
• Pëtr Veniaminovič Svidler
• Sven Nys

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1976:

• Guido Giuliante
• Paco Urondo
• Richard Casey
• Don Lofgran

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Sara Smile

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
2. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
3. Wings - Silly Love Songs
4. JJ Barrie - No Charge
5. Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1976 was Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady) by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
2. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
3. The Isley Brothers - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
4. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
5. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 12:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Someone born on June 17, 1976 is:

48 years 10 months old,

or 586 months and 27 days old,

or 2551 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17863 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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