What happened on Saturday March 20, 1976?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1976:

• Argentine Military Coup Argentine military forces stage a coup d'état, deposing President Isabel Perón and initiating a period of military dictatorship known as the 'Proceso de Reorganización Nacional'.
• Patty Hearst Convicted of Armed Robbery Patty Hearst, heiress to the Hearst media fortune, is convicted of armed robbery after her controversial kidnapping and subsequent involvement with the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA).
• Speed Skating World Record Soviet speed skater Jevgeni Kulikov sets a world record in the 1000 meter event with a time of 1:15.70, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• General Strike in Congo A general strike occurs in the People's Republic of Congo, reflecting ongoing social and political tensions in the country.
• West Bloomfield Tornado A devastating F4 tornado strikes West Bloomfield, Michigan, touching down near Halsted Road between 13 and 14 Mile Roads, resulting in one fatality and 55 injuries.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1976

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1976

March 20, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 80th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1976 can also be written as 3/20/1976 in the US and as 20/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1976:

• Chester Bennington

  Lead singer of the iconic rock band Linkin Park, known for his powerful vocal range and emotional performances.

• Emma Willis

  British television presenter and model, known for hosting reality shows like Big Brother and The Voice UK.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1976:

• Wilhelm Marschall

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1976 was December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
2. Eric Carmen - All By Myself
3. Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
4. Eagles - Take It To The Limit
5. Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
3. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
4. CW McCall - Convoy
5. The Four Seasons - December '63

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. The Temptations - Keep Holding On
4. The Staple Singers - New Orleans
5. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue

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

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1976

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Someone born on March 20, 1976 is:

49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 24 days old,

or 2564 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17952 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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