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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1976?
- August 22, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1976?
- August 22, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1976?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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August 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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 is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
- 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 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
American singer-songwriter.
- 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 is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
- Ray Bradbury
American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
- Honor Blackman
British actress.
- Leni Riefenstahl
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
- Micheline Presle
French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.
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.
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 was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- 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).
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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
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:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- England Dan and John Ford Coley - 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:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Johnny Wakelin - 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:
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- War - Summer
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.