Saturday December 18, 1976: on this day

December 18, 1976 was the 353rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 1976, who was born and died on December 18, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. King Kong, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Pat & Mat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 1976?


December 18, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1976 can also be written as 12/18/1976 in the US and as 18/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 18, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1976:

December 18, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 18, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New England Patriots - Oakland Raiders : 21 - 24
  • Washington Redskins - Minnesota Vikings : 20 - 35
zodiac

December 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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December 18, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 03:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Who was born on December 18, 1976?


Famous people born on December 18, 1976:

  • Kanari Yamamoto

    Investigative journalist specializing in human rights issues.

  • Blaine Olsen

    Environmental scientist known for research on climate change impacts.

  • Nan Whaley

    Nan Whaley is an American politician serving as the mayor of Dayton, Ohio.

  • Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler known for her time in WWE.

  • Véronic DiCaire

    Canadian imitator, impersonator.

  • Koyuki

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Koyuki Kato
  • Jack Lawrence
  • Lucas Monteverde
  • Patrick Percin
  • Sam Wang
  • Óscar Torres Martínez
  • Sun Ribo
  • Andrea Belicchi
  • Hamed Diallo
  • Pierre Ducrocq
  • Valerie Fleming
  • Andrea Giannini

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Bridgit Mendler
    Bridgit Mendler

    American singer and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th

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December 18, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 1 day old,

or 2465 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17258 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1976?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1976.

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December 18, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 18th

holidays

December 18, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 1976:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 1976:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  4. - Muskrat Love
  5. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

December 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Somebody To Love
  4. - Money Money Money
  5. - Livin' Thing

December 18, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 18, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Hot Line
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 18, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

Dogs

Dogs

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff

Starring: David McCallum, Sandra McCabe, George Wyner, Eric Server

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

December 18, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick

By:

Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

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" …

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

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"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

December 18, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 18, 1976?

On December 18, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1976?

On December 18, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 1976?

On December 18, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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history

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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1976 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 18, 1976