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May 18, 1976 was the 139th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 18, 1976, who was born and died on May 18, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, directed by Nicolas Gessner), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1976?
- May 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1976?
- May 18, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1976?
What day of the week was May 18, 1976?
May 18, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1976 can also be written as 5/18/1976 in the US and as 18/5/1976 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 18, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 11:26 am.
The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.
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Who was born on May 18, 1976?
Famous people born on May 18, 1976:
- Ron Mercer
American basketball player: guard/forward, celtics.
- Marko Tomasović
Croatian composer and pianist.
- Oleg Tverdovsky
Ukrainian-russian ice hockey player.
- Anna Ottosson
- Anang Ma'ruf
- Abir Al-Sahlani
- Ruslan Lysenko
- Laisha Wilkins
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 7 days old,
or 2501 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17509 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 18, 1976?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1976.
May 18, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1976:
- Lala Aufsberg
- Gunnar Garpö
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Silly Love Songs
- Diana Ross - Love Hangover
- Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
May 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 18, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Fernando
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- JJ Barrie - No Charge
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
- Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed
May 18, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
May 18, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Marvin Gaye - I Want You
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Dance Wit Me
May 18, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Nicolas Gessner
Starring: Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman
Country: United States of America
Bugsy Malone
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi
Country: United States of America
Duelle
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jacques Rivette
Starring: Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier, Jean Babilée, Hermine Karagheuz
Sweet Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Franklyn Ajaye, Richard Daughty
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard Lerner
Starring: Jerii Woods, Cheryl Smith, Helen Lang, Patrice Rohmer
May 18, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
May 18, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gemini Contenders
By: Robert Ludlum
Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.
Angels
By: Billy Graham
Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
The Russians
By: Hedrick Smith
Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.
The Boys From Brazil
By: Ira Levin
The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …
May 18, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stunt Cycle
The Amazing Maze Game
Indy 4
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Night Driver
Who was the US President on May 18, 1976?
On May 18, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1976?
On May 18, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1976?
On May 18, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. 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 May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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 May 1976?
May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
