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July 21, 1976 was the 203rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 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 July 21, 1976, who was born and died on July 21, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans), movies (e.g. Obsession, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Bonjour Paris) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 21, 1976?
- July 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 21, 1976?
- July 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 21, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on July 21, 1976?
What day of the week was July 21, 1976?
July 21, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1976 can also be written as 7/21/1976 in the US and as 21/7/1976 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1976:
- Guys & dolls opens at broadway theater nyc for 239 performances
- First outbreak of "legionnaire's disease" kills 29 in philadelphia.
- Christopher ewart-biggs, the british ambassador to the republic of ireland, is assassinated by the provisional ira.
- A bomb kills christopher ewart-biggs, british ambassador to the irish republic.
July 21, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 21, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 21, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:09 am and setting at 04:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.
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Who was born on July 21, 1976?
Famous people born on July 21, 1976:
![Jaime Murray]()
Jaime MurrayAn english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".
- Ashanti Omkar
Renowned painter known for vibrant and expressive abstract art.
- Aoife McLysaght
Renowned for her work in evolutionary genomics.
- Cori Bush
First African American woman to represent Missouri in Congress.
- Alfie Evans
British politician and Member of Parliament.
- Ren Ng
Known for his work in machine learning and online education.
- Harbor Sutherland
Known for his roles in various films and TV shows.
- Jalmari Helander
Finnish film director and screenwriter.
- Anita Nall
- Delphine Lacouque
- Claire Williams
- Manfredi Potenti
- Timisoara Pinto
- Rosario Rosanova
- Tat'jana Lebedeva
Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Romeo Santos]()
Romeo SantosRomeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.
![Aashish Chaudhary]()
Aashish ChaudharyIndian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.
![Sara Sampaio]()
Sara SampaioSara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Josh Hartnett]()
Josh HartnettJosh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.
![Charlotte Gainsbourg]()
Charlotte GainsbourgFrench-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).
![Jon Lovitz]()
Jon LovitzJon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.
![Norman Jewison]()
Norman JewisonCanadian-american film producer, actor, and founder of canadian film centre.
![Justin Bartha]()
Justin BarthaAmerican actor.
July 21, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 9 months old,
or 573 months and 4 days old,
or 2492 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17445 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 21, 1976?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1976.
July 21, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 1976:
- Giuseppe Bonizzoni
- Viktor Kalisch
- Enzo Paci
- Gerhard Taschner
- Earle Combs
What famous deaths happened on July 21st?
Famous deaths on July 21st:
![Angharad Rees]()
Angharad ReesEnglish-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).
![Basil Rathbone]()
Basil RathboneFor over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.
![John Heard]()
John HeardAmerican actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.
![Herb Edelman]()
Herb EdelmanActor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.
- Leisel Mueller
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.
- Arwilda Davis
American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Adoria Klenk
Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.
- Bruk Dumitriu
Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.
- Johnye Strickland
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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July 21, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 21, 1976:
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
- Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
- Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
- Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
- Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
July 21, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 19th and July 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.
July 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
- The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
July 21, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.
July 21, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
- The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
July 21, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1976 was You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.
July 21, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 21, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
- George Benson - This Masquerade
- Johnnie Taylor - Somebody's Gettin' It
July 21, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 21, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Obsession
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Country: United States of America
Violent Naples
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Barry Sullivan, Elio Zamuto
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
The Message
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Moustapha Akkad
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Country: United States of America
Squirm
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Jeff Lieberman
Starring: Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan
Country: United States of America
July 21, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
July 21, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 21, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Final Days
By: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
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" …
The Russians
By: Hedrick Smith
Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.
July 21, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 21, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Death Race
Outlaw
Dukedom
Sprint 2
Night Driver
Who was the US President on July 21, 1976?
On July 21, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1976?
On July 21, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1976?
On July 21, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 21st?
July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:
- 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
- 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.
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 July 1976?
July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
