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August 20, 1976 was the 233rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 1976, who was born and died on August 20, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1976?
- August 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1976?
- August 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1976?
What day of the week was August 20, 1976?
August 20, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1976 can also be written as 8/20/1976 in the US and as 20/8/1976 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:16 am and setting at 04:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.
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Who was born on August 20, 1976?
Famous people born on August 20, 1976:
![Randeep Hooda]()
Randeep HoodaIndian actor.
- Delita Sheppard
Former professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.
- Ramces Hernandez
Professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
- Nicole Curtis
Nicole Curtis is a successful entrepreneur known for her home renovation business and TV show 'Rehab Addict'.
- Kristen Miller
American screenwriter and producer of actresses.
- Chris Drury
American ice hockey player.
- Anaïs Croze
Anaïs croze is a french-canadian singer-songwriter known for her folk and pop music.
- Cornel Frăsineanu
Romanian footballer.
- Fabio Ulloa
Honduran footballer.
- Tony Grant
Irish footballer.
- Marcel Podszus
German footballer.
- Gene Kingsale
Aruban-dutch baseball player.
- Luis Cuenca
- Alfredo Cardinale
- Shereen Bhan
- Eleonora Daniele
- Marco Giuliani
- István Gergely
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 30 days old,
or 2487 weeks
or 17409 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 August 20, 1976?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1976.
August 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1976:
- Phyllis Konstam
Actress (murder and skin game), dead at 69.
- Silvio Oliboni
- Mariano Bartolucci
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1976:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
August 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire
August 20, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1976 was Who'd She Coo? by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 20, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- War - Summer
August 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
J.D.'s Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup
Run After Me Until I Catch You
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Robert Pouret
Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent
Gator
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed
Country: United States of America
Balika Badhu
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tarun Majumdar
Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal
August 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Lyndon Johnson And The American Dream
By: Doris Kearns
The classic Lyndon Johnson life by Doris Kearns Goodwin, who presided over the Great Society and the Vietnam War, is a landmark in political biography.
Touch Not The Cat
By: Mary Stewart
Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.
Scoundrel Time
By: Lillian Hellman
Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
August 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Colossal Cave Adventure
Starship 1
Indy 4
Breakout
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on August 20, 1976?
On August 20, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1976?
On August 20, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1976?
On August 20, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
