What happened on Sunday February 22, 1976?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1976:

• Joe Clark Becomes Progressive Conservative Party Leader On February 22, 1976, Joe Clark was elected as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, succeeding Robert Stanfield. At just 36 years old, Clark represented a generational shift in Canadian conservative politics, bringing a fresh perspective to the party's leadership. His election marked a significant moment in Canadian political history, as he would later become the 16th Prime Minister of Canada in 1979, serving a brief but notable term.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the LPGA Bent Tree Golf Classic on February 22, 1976. Whitworth was a pioneering female athlete who would go on to become the most successful professional golfer in LPGA history, with 88 career wins, setting a record in professional golf across all tours.

Events in 1976

February 22, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1976

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1976

February 22, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1976 can also be written as 2/22/1976 in the US and as 22/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1976 in February 1976 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1976:

• Tamara Mello

Famous people born in 1976

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Famous people died on February 22, 1976:

• Florence Ballard

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• Michael Polanyi

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on February 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
2. Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
5. The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. The Four Seasons - December '63
2. Slik - Forever And Ever
3. Abba - Mamma Mia
4. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
5. Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
2. Commodores - Sweet Love
3. Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
4. Barry White - Let The Music Play
5. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 11:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1976

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Someone born on February 22, 1976 is:

49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 1 day old,

or 2565 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17958 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1976?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 22, 1976.

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