What happened on Wednesday July 21, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1976:

• Viking I Lands on Mars NASA's Viking I spacecraft successfully lands on Mars, marking a historic milestone in space exploration. This mission represented the first time a spacecraft had landed safely on the Martian surface, paving the way for future planetary exploration and scientific research.
• Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak The first documented outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease occurs in Philadelphia, resulting in 29 fatalities. This mysterious illness would later be identified as a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, leading to significant advances in medical understanding and public health protocols.
• British Ambassador Assassinated Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is assassinated by the Provisional IRA in a violent act that highlights the ongoing tensions during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Guys & Dolls Broadway Revival The classic musical 'Guys & Dolls' opens at the Broadway Theater in New York City, running for 239 performances and showcasing the enduring popularity of this iconic Broadway production.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 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 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1976:

• Jaime Murray

  An accomplished English actress known for diverse roles in popular TV series like 'Hustle', 'Dexter', 'Spartacus', 'Ringer', and 'Defiance',...

• Cori Bush

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• Anita Nall
• Delphine Lacouque
• Tat'jana Lebedeva

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1976:

• Gerhard Taschner
• Earle Combs

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 21st

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.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
3. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
4. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
5. 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.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
3. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. 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 music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
2. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
3. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
4. George Benson - This Masquerade
5. Johnnie Taylor - Somebody's Gettin' It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1976 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1976

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Someone born on July 21, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 23 days old,

or 2547 weeks

or 17829 days old,

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

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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