Monday October 18, 1976: on this day

October 18, 1976 was the 292nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 18, 1976, who was born and died on October 18, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Leave Me Now by Chicago), movies (e.g. Carrie, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 18, 1976?


October 18, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1976 can also be written as 10/18/1976 in the US and as 18/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1976 in October 1976 calendar

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October 18, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1976:

  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to william n lipscomb jr
  • Ford officially launches volume production of fiesta car at its valencia plant.
  • The copyright act of 1976 extends copyright duration for an additional 20 years in the united states.
  • The battle of aishiya is fought in lebanon.
  • The chimpanzee (''pan troglodytes'') is placed on the list of endangered species.

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

NFL - American Football

  • New York Jets - New England Patriots : 7 - 41
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October 18, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.

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Who was born on October 18, 1976?


Famous people born on October 18, 1976:

  • Zhou Xun

    Chinese singer and actress.

  • Lorène Cazals
  • Eric Taylor
  • Loukas Giōrkas
  • Panagiōtīs Katsourīs
  • Djima Oyawolé
  • Brett Ormerod
  • Alberto Barbieri
  • Dirk Bockel
  • Kjell Carlström
  • Emma Hayes
  • Jung Kwang-min
  • Azlea Antistia

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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


You are 47 years 5 months old,

or 569 months and 11 days old,

or 2475 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17329 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 18, 1976?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 18, 1976:

  • Viswanatha Satyanarayana

    Indian poet and author (d. 1976).

  • Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana

    Telugu writer (born 1895).

  • Paul Schmidt
  • Yorgos Javellas
  • Giacomo Lercaro
  • Count Ossie
  • Count Ossie baterita y Rastafari jamaiqueño (n. 1926)
  • Soong Ai-ling

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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


Holidays on October 18, 1976:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - If You Leave Me Now
  2. - Disco Duck (Part 1)
  3. - A Fifth Of Beethoven
  4. - Lowdown
  5. - Still The One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mississippi
  2. - Dancing Queen
  3. - When Forever Has Gone
  4. - Sailing
  5. - Can't Get By Without You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1976 was The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 18, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Rubberband Man
  2. - Message In Our Music
  3. - Just To Be Close To You
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - You Are My Starship

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

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

Carrie

Carrie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta

Country: United States of America

Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West

Country: United States of America

Up!

Up!

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Edward Schaaf, Robert McLane, Elaine Collins, Candy Samples

Mansion of the Doomed

Mansion of the Doomed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Pataki

Starring: Richard Basehart, Gloria Grahame, Trish Stewart, Lance Henriksen

Eaten Alive

Eaten Alive

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones, Marilyn Burns

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

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

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

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

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This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet by Harry Kemelman

Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet

By:

Wednesday, the rabbi was wet

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

By:

The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

By:

"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

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

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

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

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 October 18, 1976?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1976?

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

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What is special about October 18th?

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

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 1976?

October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1976 calendar looked like.

Monday October 18, 1976