What happened on Tuesday July 20, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1976:

• Viking 1 Lands on Mars at Chryse Planitia NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft successfully landed on Mars at Chryse Planitia, becoming the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the Red Planet and transmit detailed images and scientific data back to Earth. This historic mission represented a major milestone in space exploration and planetary research.
• Hank Aaron Hits Record-Breaking 755th Home Run Baseball legend Hank Aaron hit his final big league home run, establishing the all-time major league record for career home runs at 755, a milestone that would stand for decades and cement his status as one of baseball's greatest players.
• Carlos Arias Navarro Resigns as Spanish Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro resigned as Prime Minister of Spain at the request of King Juan Carlos I, following tensions over political reforms. The King, seeking to transition Spain towards democracy, replaced Navarro and continued his efforts to modernize the country's political system.
• US Military Completes Troop Withdrawal from Thailand The United States military officially completed its troop withdrawal from Thailand, marking the end of a significant military presence in the region following the Vietnam War era.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1976

July 20, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1976 can also be written as 7/20/1976 in the US and as 20/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1976 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1976:

• Erica Hill

  Prominent CNN news anchor and journalist known for her work in broadcast journalism, covering major national and international news stories.

• Alex Yoong

  Professional Malaysian racing driver who competed in Formula One and Asian motorsports circuits, representing his country in international...

• Andrew Stockdale

  Lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Australian rock band Wolfmother, known for their psychedelic and hard rock sound.

• Sophie Sandolo

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1976:

• Joseph Rochefort

  Crucial American naval intelligence officer who played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, particularly in breaking...

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
3. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
4. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
5. Gary Wright - Love Is Alive

July 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
3. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More

July 20, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1976 was You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
2. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
3. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
4. George Benson - This Masquerade
5. Johnnie Taylor - Somebody's Gettin' It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 03:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1976

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Someone born on July 20, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 24 days old,

or 2547 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17830 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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