What happened on Wednesday May 19, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1976:

• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. The Semipalatinsk site was a primary location for Soviet nuclear testing.
• US Senate Establishes Intelligence Oversight Committee The United States Senate formally established a permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, marking a significant step in congressional oversight of intelligence agencies in the post-Watergate era. This committee was designed to provide more transparent and accountable monitoring of national intelligence operations.
• Gold Ownership Legalized in Australia Australia officially legalized private gold ownership, ending decades of restrictions and allowing citizens to freely buy, sell, and hold gold as a personal asset. This economic policy change signaled a significant shift in the country's monetary regulations.
• Liverpool Wins UEFA Cup Liverpool Football Club secured its fifth UEFA Cup victory, demonstrating its dominance in European club football during the mid-1970s. The team defeated opponents at the Bridge stadium in a memorable match.
• European Cup Winners' Cup Final R.S.C. Anderlecht defeated West Ham United 4-2 in the European Cup Winners' Cup Final at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium. This victory highlighted Anderlecht's strength in European football.

Events in 1976

May 19, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1976

Newspapers from May. 19, 1976

May 19, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1976 can also be written as 5/19/1976 in the US and as 19/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1976:

• Kevin Garnett

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May 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
3. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
4. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
5. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

May 19, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 19, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
3. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
4. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
5. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Dance Wit Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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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 19, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1976 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 12:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1976

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Someone born on May 19, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 25 days old,

or 2556 weeks

or 17892 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 19, 1976.

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