Tuesday December 21, 1976: on this day

December 21, 1976 was the 356th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1976, who was born and died on December 21, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The Sentinel, directed by Michael Winner), TV series (e.g. Zur See) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 21, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1976:

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

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on December 21, 1976?


Famous people born on December 21, 1976:

  • Salvador Plascencia

    Contemporary American author known for his novel 'The People of Paper.

  • Mirela Manjani

    Greek javelin thrower.

  • Lukas Rossi

    Canadian singer-songwriter/guitarist (rock star supernova, daylight division).

  • Monica Maxwell
  • R.W. McQuarters
  • Devis Mukaj
  • Jarred Rome
  • Vincent Pelletier
  • Mark Dickel
  • Miloš Gligorijević
  • Paolo Rosario De Stefano

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 27 days old,

or 2465 weeks

or 17255 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1976?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

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December 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1976:

  • Charles Coward
  • Leon Suzin
  • Lorine Livingston Pruette
  • Orazio Fiume

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 21st

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December 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1976:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  3. - The Rubberband Man
  4. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  5. - 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.

December 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Somebody To Love
  4. - Money Money Money
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 21, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Car Wash
  2. - Dazz
  3. - Hot Line
  4. - Enjoy Yourself
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

December 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

December 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

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"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

By:

Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

The Right And The Power

By:

First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

By:

Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

December 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1976?

On December 21, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1976?

On December 21, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1976?

On December 21, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1976 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 21, 1976