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October 20, 1976 was the 294th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 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 October 20, 1976, who was born and died on October 20, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Leave Me Now by Chicago), movies (e.g. Carrie, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1976?
- October 20, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1976?
- October 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1976?
What day of the week was October 20, 1976?
October 20, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 294th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1976 can also be written as 10/20/1976 in the US and as 20/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1976:
- 70 die as norwegian tanker frosta collides with george prince
- New york nets' julius "dr j" erving sold to the philadelphia 76ers.
- The ferry george prince is struck by a ship while crossing the mississippi river between destrehan and luling, louisiana. seventy-eight passengers and crew die and only 18 people aboard the ferry survive.
October 20, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 20, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 20, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 05:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.
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Who was born on October 20, 1976?
Famous people born on October 20, 1976:
![Dan Fogler]()
Dan FoglerAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Nikolaos Bacharidis
Greek footballer.
- Nicola Legrottaglie
Manager and footballer from italy.
- Tom Wisniewski
American guitarist (mxpx).
- Mohammad Khan
British terrorist.
- Arban Severin
American composer, musician, and actress in film.
- Reidel Anthony
Wide receiver (tampa bay buccaneers).
- Ashlee Levitch
- Vidak Bratić
- Miguel Rebosio
- Filippo Taddei
- Fabio Bazzani
- Giacomo Martelli
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
October 20, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 6 days old,
or 2479 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17355 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 20, 1976?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 20, 1976.
October 20, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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October 20, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1976:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Orleans - Still The One
October 20, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
- Rod Stewart - Sailing
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
October 20, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1976 was The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 20, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 20, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- L.T.D. - Love Ballad
- Norman Connors - You Are My Starship
October 20, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Carrie
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta
Country: United States of America
Assault on Precinct 13
Release year: 1976
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West
Country: United States of America
Up!
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Russ Meyer
Starring: Edward Schaaf, Robert McLane, Elaine Collins, Candy Samples
Mansion of the Doomed
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Pataki
Starring: Richard Basehart, Gloria Grahame, Trish Stewart, Lance Henriksen
Eaten Alive
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Starring: Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones, Marilyn Burns
October 20, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Chorlton and the Wheelies
Release year: 1976
Starring: Joe Lynch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
October 20, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Deep
By: Peter Benchley
A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.
Adolf Hitler
By: John Toland
John Toland, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, has written a definitive biography about Adolf Hitler. It remains the most comprehensive, readable and objective account possible of Hitler's life.
Storm Warning
By: Jack Higgins
A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.
Dolores
By: Jacqueline Susann
This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.
October 20, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 20, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stunt Cycle
Heavyweight Champ
Indy 4
Bigfoot Bonkers
Quiz Show
Who was the US President on October 20, 1976?
On October 20, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1976?
On October 20, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1976?
On October 20, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),
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 October 1976?
October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
