Saturday March 20, 1976: on this day

March 20, 1976 was the 80th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 20, 1976, who was born and died on March 20, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons), movies (e.g. The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, directed by Melvin Frank), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 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.

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March 20, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1976:

  • Patricia hearst convicted of armed robbery
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 20, 1976
  • Patty hearst is convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to seven years in prison.
  • Patty hearst is found guilty of armed robbery of a san francisco bank.
  • Argentina military forces depose president isabel peron.
  • A general strike takes place in the people's republic of congo.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 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 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?

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on March 20, 1976?


Famous people born on March 20, 1976:

  • Chester Bennington

    American musician (linkin park).

  • Emma Willis

    Tv actress.

  • Abdullah Khan

    Pakistani entrepreneur and founder of the popular e-commerce platform Daraz.

  • Kiara Brinkman

    Kiara Brinkman is a biologist known for her research in marine biology.

  • Arno Knapen Dutch soccer player (Holten

    Fc twente).

  • Glennon Doyle Melton

    Author.

  • Giorgio Zattoni
  • Sim Sung-chol
  • Sam Cordingley
  • Kristian Hammer
  • Trond Haugland
  • Ylvie Runggaldier
  • Davide Tagliapietra

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 28 days old,

or 2504 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17531 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 20, 1976?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 20th 2024.

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

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

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March 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1976:

  • Laker Fleming

    Contributed to the discovery of the expanding universe.

  • Michael Goodliffe

    Actor (gorgon 7th dawn, way out), died at 61.

  • Lorenzo Gallo
  • Piero Montagnani
  • Wilhelm Marschall
  • Friedrich Donnenfeld

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1976:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1976:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1976:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

March 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
  2. - All By Myself
  3. - Dream Weaver
  4. - Take It To The Limit
  5. - 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.

March 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  3. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  4. - Convoy
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

March 20, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - He's A Friend
  3. - Keep Holding On
  4. - New Orleans
  5. - Misty Blue

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March 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Melvin Frank

Starring: George Segal, Goldie Hawn, Conrad Janis, Thayer David

Lipstick

Lipstick

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Margaux Hemingway, Chris Sarandon, Perry King, Anne Bancroft

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Family Plot

Family Plot

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris, William Devane

Country: United States of America

The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

Starring: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

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

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

March 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

By:

Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

By:

Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

Cagney By Cagney by James Cagney

Cagney By Cagney

By:

This book is for James Cagney fans. Cagney is a true storyteller.

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.

The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd

The Adams Chronicles

By:

The Adams Chronicles is a text-and-picture history of four generations from one of America's most prominent families. It tells the story largely in their own words, mainly through letters and diaries.

March 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on March 20, 1976?

On March 20, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1976?

On March 20, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1976?

On March 20, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

Find out more about March 20th

history

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 March 1976?

March 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1976 calendar looked like.

Saturday March 20, 1976