What happened on Saturday May 22, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1976:

• Continental Airlines Flight 11 Bombing On May 22, 1976, Continental Airlines Flight 11 was tragically destroyed after bombs exploded on board, resulting in a catastrophic incident that likely involved terrorism or criminal activity.
• The Cod Wars: Final Major Confrontation On May 22, 1976, the last significant maritime dispute between Iceland and the United Kingdom, known as the 'Cod Wars', reached its final major confrontation. This diplomatic and naval conflict centered on fishing rights in the North Atlantic, highlighting tensions over maritime territorial boundaries and economic resources.
• NASA Space Vehicle Launch NASA conducted a launch of space vehicle S-179 on May 22, 1976, contributing to ongoing space exploration and research efforts during the mid-1970s.
• Reggie Smith's Three-Homer Game On May 22, 1976, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Reggie Smith achieved a remarkable batting performance by hitting three home runs in a single game, demonstrating his exceptional power and skill at the plate.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1976

Newspapers from May. 22, 1976

May 22, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1976 can also be written as 5/22/1976 in the US and as 22/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
3. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
4. The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
5. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
3. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
4. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
5. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Dance Wit Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 03:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1976

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Someone born on May 22, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 22 days old,

or 2555 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17889 days old,

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

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

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

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