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February 20, 1976 was the 51st day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 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 February 20, 1976, who was born and died on February 20, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. In the Realm of the Senses, directed by Nagisa Ôshima), TV series (e.g. Freiwillige Feuerwehr) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1976?
- February 20, 1976: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1976?
- February 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1976?
What day of the week was February 20, 1976?
February 20, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 51st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1976 can also be written as 2/20/1976 in the US and as 20/2/1976 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1976:
- Muhammad ali knocks out jan pierre coopman in five rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
February 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 10:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.
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Who was born on February 20, 1976?
Famous people born on February 20, 1976:
- Orpah Martha
Former professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Charvez Frazier
Served as a city council member in Mississippi.
- Gail Kim
Gail Kim is a Canadian professional wrestler who has achieved success in various wrestling promotions.
- Ed Graham
English drummer (the darkness and stone gods).
- Rohan Gavaskar
Left-handed batsman in india odi 2004 (son sunil gavaskar).
- Ali Latifi
- Zdravko Lazarov
- Marisa Matias
- Marek Nikl
- Vasilīs Polymeros
- Laurențiu Rebega
- Johanna Beisteiner
- Enrico Ravaglia
- Saeed Al Kass
- Gianpaolo Calvarese
- Sophie Evans
- Erick Fión
- Sebastián Riep
- Jordan River
- Yari Silvera
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 2 months old,
or 578 months
or 2513 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17592 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1976?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1976.
February 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1976:
- René Cassin
French lawyer and judge, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887).
- Kathryn Kuhlman
American minister, evangelist and faith-healer.
- Armando Scarpino
- Tsai Bon-hwa
- Paola Riccora
- Michele Galli
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Kennley Douglass
Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1976:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)
February 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Seasons - December '63
- Slik - Forever And Ever
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Tina Charles - I Love To Love
- Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
February 20, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 20, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
- Commodores - Sweet Love
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
- Barry White - Let The Music Play
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
February 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
In the Realm of the Senses
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima
Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui
Country: United States of America
To the Devil a Daughter
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Sykes
Starring: Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Black Shampoo
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Greydon Clark
Starring: John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe
Goodbye, Norma Jean
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Larry Buchanan
Starring: Misty Rowe, Terence Locke, Patch Mackenzie, Preston Hanson
February 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
State of Emergency
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Turner Clay
When the Boat Comes In
Release year: 1975
Written by: James Mitchell
Directed by: David Reynolds
Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Prince and the Pauper
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Giles Foster
Good Heavens
Release year: 1976
Country: United States of America
February 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Looking For Mr. Goodbar
By: Judith Rossner
Terry Dunn is a young teacher who finds himself alone in the city's temptations, opportunities and threats. He embarks on a bar-hopping and bed-hopping hunt for Mr.
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.
My Life
By: Golda Meir
Cover edge has a minor tear. Cover edges may show minor wear. Name at the top of the first page. Rest of the pages are clean and light tanned due to age.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.
Power!
By: Michael Korda
This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts
February 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sea Wolf
The Amazing Maze Game
Starship 1
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on February 20, 1976?
On February 20, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1976?
On February 20, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1976?
On February 20, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 1976?
February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
