What happened on Tuesday December 21, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1976:

• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• UN Declares 1979 as Year of the Child The United Nations General Assembly passed a landmark resolution designating 1979 as the International Year of the Child, highlighting global commitment to children's rights and welfare.
• Patricia R. Harris Appointed HUD Secretary Patricia R. Harris was appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), marking a significant moment in government leadership and representation.
• New York Islanders Hockey Shutout Billy Smith led the New York Islanders to a decisive 3-0 shutout victory against the Boston Bruins, showcasing the team's defensive prowess and goaltending skills.
• Death of West Indies Cricket Player Edward Bartlett, a notable West Indies Test cricket batsman who played in five Tests between 1928 and 1931, passed away on this date.

Events in 1976

December 21, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1976

December 21, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1976 can also be written as 12/21/1976 in the US and as 21/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 1976:

• Charles Coward
• Lorine Livingston Pruette

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
2. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
3. Spinners - The Rubberband Man
4. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
5. Boston - More Than A Feeling

December 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
2. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
3. Queen - Somebody To Love
4. Abba - Money Money Money
5. Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing

December 21, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Rose Royce - Car Wash
2. Brick - Dazz
3. The Sylvers - Hot Line
4. The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
5. Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1976

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Someone born on December 21, 1976 is:

48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months and 2 days old,

or 2522 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1976?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 21, 1976.

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