What happened on Wednesday March 17, 1976?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1976:

• US Nuclear Test The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Rubin Hurricane Carter Retrial On March 17, 1976, boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter was retried for the 1966 triple murder charges. Carter, an African American middleweight boxer, had been previously convicted but maintained his innocence, claiming racial discrimination in the original trial.
• World Speed Skating Record Malikov set a new world record in speed skating, completing the 1000-meter distance in an impressive time of 1:15.76, showcasing exceptional athletic performance in international competition.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1976

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1976

March 17, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 77th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1976 can also be written as 3/17/1976 in the US and as 17/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1976:

• Stephen Gately

  Stephen Gately was an Irish singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a member of the pop group Boyzone, who tragically passed away in...

• Álvaro Recoba

  Álvaro Recoba is a legendary Uruguayan footballer known for his exceptional skills and long career with Nacional and various international...

• Cynthia Daniel

  Cynthia Daniel is an American actress and professional photographer, twin sister of Brittany Daniel.

• Roxanne Hall

  English adult film actress active in the entertainment industry.

• Cédric Atlan
• Dardust
• Brittany Daniel

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1976:

• Luchino Visconti

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, a key figure of neorealist cinema who created masterpieces like 'Rocco and His Brothers'...

• Andrew Tombes

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1976 was December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
2. Eric Carmen - All By Myself
3. Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
4. Eagles - Take It To The Limit
5. Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
3. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
4. CW McCall - Convoy
5. The Four Seasons - December '63

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. The Temptations - Keep Holding On
4. The Staple Singers - New Orleans
5. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 07:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1976

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Someone born on March 17, 1976 is:

49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 26 days old,

or 2564 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17954 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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