Thursday January 22, 1976: on this day

January 22, 1976 was the 22nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 22, 1976, who was born and died on January 22, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 22, 1976?


January 22, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1976 can also be written as 1/22/1976 in the US and as 22/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 22, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1976:

  • Bank robbery in beirut, lebanon, nets $20-50 million (record).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 10:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Who was born on January 22, 1976?


Famous people born on January 22, 1976:

  • James Dearth

    American football player.

  • Jimmy Anderson

    American baseball player and coach.

  • Dragan Dojčin
  • Martín Fúriga
  • Sivert Høyem
  • Marco Küntzel
  • Li Ju
  • Sebastián Morquio
  • Engert Bakalli
  • Reinhard Stolz
  • Davit Chaladze
  • Stefan van Dijk

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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


You are 48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 2 days old,

or 2517 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17625 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 1976.

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 22, 1976:

  • Kiyoshi Ōkubo
  • Fletcher Hanks
  • Hermann Jónasson

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

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

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


Holidays on January 22, 1976:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1976 was Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Love Rollercoaster
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - I Love Music (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Love To Love You Baby
  4. - Turning Point
  5. - Inseparable

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

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

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

Echoes of a Summer

Echoes of a Summer

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Richard Harris, Jodie Foster, Lois Nettleton, Geraldine Fitzgerald

No Deposit, No Return

No Deposit, No Return

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: David Niven, Darren McGavin, Don Knotts, Herschel Bernardi

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

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

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

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

By:

Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

By:

If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

By:

Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

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

The most popular videogames on January 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

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on January 22, 1976?

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

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

On January 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1976?

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

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What is special about January 22nd?

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

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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history

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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Thursday January 22, 1976