Sunday August 22, 1976: on this day

August 22, 1976 was the 235th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1976, who was born and died on August 22, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1976?


August 22, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1976 can also be written as 8/22/1976 in the US and as 22/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1976 in August 1976 calendar

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August 22, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1976:

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August 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Who was born on August 22, 1976?


Famous people born on August 22, 1976:

  • Randy Wolf

    American baseball player.

  • Bryn Davies

    American bassist, cellist, and pianist.

  • Rodrigo García

    Mexican boxer who competed in the featherweight division.

  • Alvaro Romero

    Known for his research on exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Huntley Carter

    British investigative journalist and author known for his work on corruption and human rights abuses.

  • Allyson Bird

    Allyson Bird is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Valérie Rouzeau

    Valérie rouzeau is a french poet known for her unique and innovative writing style.

  • Laurent Hernu

    Laurent hernu is a french decathlete known for his achievements in track and field athletics.

  • Marius Bezykornovas

    Lithuanian footballer.

  • Jeff Weaver

    American baseball player.

  • Sybol Cook

    Sybol Cook was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the 100 meters hurdles.

  • Tina Hebbelinck

    Belgian model who later became a teacher.

  • Jim Weaver

    Northridge, california -- baseball pitcher (1996 olympics-bronze medalist).

  • Lia Victoria Borrero

    Miss panama universe (1997).

  • Julie Prive

    American lottery winner, whose winnings were controversial.

  • Semën Kolobaev
  • Angelo Barrile
  • Daniel Frazer Bennett
  • Lía Borrero
  • György Korsós

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

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August 22, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 7 days old,

or 2483 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17386 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 August 22, 1976?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1976.

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August 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1976:

  • Gina Bachauer

    Greek composer and pianist (d. 1976).

  • Juscelino Kubitschek

    Brazilian physician and politician, 21st president of brazil (b. 1902).

  • Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira

    At 73, president of brazil (1955-60), is killed.

  • Feliciano Perducca

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1976:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1976:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - You Should Be Dancing
  3. - Let 'Em In
  4. - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
  5. - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

August 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
  2. - A Little Bit More
  3. - Jeans On
  4. - Let 'Em In
  5. - In Zaire

August 22, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1976 was Who'd She Coo? by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 22, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Who'd She Coo?
  2. - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  3. - Getaway
  4. - Play That Funky Music
  5. - Summer

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August 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

J.D.'s Revenge

J.D.'s Revenge

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Arthur Marks

Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Run After Me Until I Catch You

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Robert Pouret

Starring: Annie Girardot, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Geneviève Fontanel, Christine Laurent

Gator

Gator

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Burt Reynolds

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jack Weston, Lauren Hutton, Jerry Reed

Country: United States of America

Balika Badhu

Balika Badhu

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tarun Majumdar

Starring: Sachin, Rajni Sharma, Asrani, A.K. Hangal

August 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alexander Holt

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

August 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The West End Horror by Nicholas Meyer

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Sinatra by Earl Wilson

Sinatra

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A Macmillan 1976 publication of an unauthorised biography by Earl Wilson contains 336 pages.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

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This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

Touch Not The Cat by Mary Stewart

Touch Not The Cat

By:

Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.

A Stranger In The Mirror by Sidney Sheldon

A Stranger In The Mirror

By:

LONELY MAN. Toby Temple is both a super star, and a super bastard. He is loved by his fans but plagued with suspicion and distrust.

August 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

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 August 22, 1976?

On August 22, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1976?

On August 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1976?

On August 22, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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 August 1976?

August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1976 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 22, 1976