Friday October 22, 1976: on this day

October 22, 1976 was the 296th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 22, 1976, who was born and died on October 22, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. If You Leave Me Now by Chicago), movies (e.g. Carrie, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 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.

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October 22, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 22, 1976:

  • Rick barry (san francisco), begins then longest nba free throw streak of 60
  • Red dye no. 4 is banned by the us food and drug administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. the dye is still used in canada.
  • Cearbhall ó dálaigh, the 5th president of ireland, resigns after being publicly insulted by the minister for defense.

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


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

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 22, 1976 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 22, 1976?


Famous people born on October 22, 1976:

  • Helen Svedin

    Helen svedin is a swedish model known for her work with major fashion brands and her marriage to portuguese soccer star luis figo.

  • Luke Adams

    Australian race walker.

  • Laidback Luke

    Producer and dj from the philippines-dutch.

  • Jon Foreman

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Javi Guerrero
  • Janet Lee
  • Katalin Partics
  • Brad Stevens
  • Filip Tapalović
  • Aleksandr Abt
  • Kenneth Foster
  • Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove
  • Sofia Domeij

Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve

    French actress and businesswoman.

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...

  • Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra

    East indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.

  • Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum

    American actor.

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Arsène Wenger
    Arsène Wenger

    French manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino

    Naples, italy -- actress (rain man and little flames).

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi

    British actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.

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


You are 47 years 5 months old,

or 569 months and 6 days old,

or 2474 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17324 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 22, 1976?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 22, 1976:

  • Edward Burra
  • Georgios A. Megas
  • Elisabetta Elena di Thurn und Taxis
  • Nancy Harkness Love

What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?

Famous deaths on October 22nd:

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari

    American actor and director.

  • Soupy Sales
    Soupy Sales

    American comedian, intelligent and imaginative.

  • Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little

    Actor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.

  • Majour Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.

  • Henry Armstrong

    American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.

  • Kingson Amis

    Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.

  • Sherel Tepper

    Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Ewen MacColl

    Renowned folk singer and songwriter.

  • Deidrick Ravenscroft

    Known for voicing the character of Tony the Tiger in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercials.

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

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October 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 22, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - If You Leave Me Now
  2. - Disco Duck (Part 1)
  3. - A Fifth Of Beethoven
  4. - Lowdown
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mississippi
  2. - Dancing Queen
  3. - When Forever Has Gone
  4. - Sailing
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 18th and October 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Rubberband Man
  2. - Message In Our Music
  3. - Just To Be Close To You
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - You Are My Starship

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

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

Carrie

Carrie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta

Country: United States of America

Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West

Country: United States of America

Up!

Up!

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Russ Meyer

Starring: Edward Schaaf, Robert McLane, Elaine Collins, Candy Samples

Mansion of the Doomed

Mansion of the Doomed

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Pataki

Starring: Richard Basehart, Gloria Grahame, Trish Stewart, Lance Henriksen

Eaten Alive

Eaten Alive

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones, Marilyn Burns

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Gribouille

Gribouille

Release year: 1976

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Terrible

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Moers

Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris

Release year: 1976

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

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

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

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Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

Adolf Hitler by John Toland

Adolf Hitler

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John Toland, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, has written a definitive biography about Adolf Hitler. It remains the most comprehensive, readable and objective account possible of Hitler's life.

Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet by Harry Kemelman

Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet

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Wednesday, the rabbi was wet

Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut

Slapstick

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Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.

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

The most popular videogames on October 22, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on October 22, 1976?

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

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

On October 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 22, 1976?

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

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What is special about October 22nd?

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

  • 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),

Find out more about October 22nd

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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 October 1976?

October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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