What happened on Friday October 22, 1976?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1976:

• FDA Bans Red Dye No. 4 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially bans Red Dye No. 4 after scientific research revealed its potential carcinogenic properties, specifically its ability to cause bladder tumors in dogs. Notably, the dye remained in use in Canada at the time.
• Irish Presidential Resignation Crisis Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, the 5th President of Ireland, dramatically resigns from his presidential position after being publicly humiliated by the Minister for Defense, marking a significant moment of political tension in Irish governance.
• 1976 Presidential Campaign Debate The third presidential debate of the 1976 United States election campaign takes place at the historic College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, contributing to the national political discourse.
• NBA Free Throw Record Rick Barry of the San Francisco team establishes an impressive NBA record by achieving the longest free throw streak of 60 consecutive successful throws, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1976

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1976

October 22, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1976 can also be written as 10/22/1976 in the US and as 22/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1976 in October 1976 calendar

Famous people born on October 22, 1976:

• Helen Svedin

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• Kenneth Foster

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on October 22nd

Famous people died on October 22, 1976:

• Nancy Harkness Love
• Georgios A. Megas

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on October 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
2. Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
3. Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
4. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
5. Orleans - Still The One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Pussycat - Mississippi
2. Abba - Dancing Queen
3. Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
4. Rod Stewart - Sailing
5. The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1976 was The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
2. The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
3. Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
4. L.T.D. - Love Ballad
5. Norman Connors - You Are My Starship

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1976 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:26 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on October 22, 1976

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Someone born on October 22, 1976 is:

48 years 6 months old,

or 582 months and 22 days old,

or 2533 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17736 days old,

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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

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

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