What happened on Friday February 20, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1976:

• Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Disbands The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), a collective defense organization established in 1954 during the Cold War to contain communist influence in Southeast Asia, officially dissolved. This marked the end of a significant Cold War-era multilateral security arrangement.
• René Cassin Noted Nobel Peace Prize Recipient René Cassin, a distinguished French judge and prominent human rights advocate, was recognized for his significant contributions to international law and peace. As a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Cassin played a crucial role in developing human rights frameworks, including contributions to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• Muhammad Ali Defends Heavyweight Title Muhammad Ali successfully defended his world heavyweight boxing title by defeating Jean-Pierre Coopman via a fifth-round knockout at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico, further solidifying his legendary status in boxing history.
• Argentina Schedules Presidential Elections The Argentine government announced new presidential elections scheduled for December 12, 1976, during a period of significant political transition and instability in the country's history.
• Louis Eliasberg Sr.: Numismatic Achievement Louis Eliasberg Sr. made numismatic history by becoming the first and only person to complete a comprehensive collection of all known United States coins by date and mint mark in 1950, a remarkable feat in coin collecting that demonstrated extraordinary dedication and expertise.
• Dave Scatchard Born in Hinton, Alberta Dave Scatchard, a Canadian professional ice hockey player, was born in Hinton, Alberta. He would later play as a center for NHL teams including the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks.

Events in 1976

February 20, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 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 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people died on February 20, 1976:

• Kathryn Kuhlman

  Renowned American evangelist and faith healer who significantly influenced charismatic Christianity in the mid-20th century.

• René Cassin

  French lawyer and judge, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887).

• Michele Galli
• Paola Riccora
• Tsai Bon-hwa

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 20th

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.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
5. 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.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
5. 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 music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
2. Commodores - Sweet Love
3. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
4. Barry White - Let The Music Play
5. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1976 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1976

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Someone born on February 20, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 3 days old,

or 2565 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17960 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1976?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 20, 1976.

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