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April 23, 1976 was the 114th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1976, who was born and died on April 23, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor), movies (e.g. Montana Trap, directed by Peter Schamoni), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1976?
- April 23, 1976: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1976?
- April 23, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1976?
What day of the week was April 23, 1976?
April 23, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1976 can also be written as 4/23/1976 in the US and as 23/4/1976 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1976:
- The punk rock group the ramones release their first self-titled album.
April 23, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 02:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1976 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1976.
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Who was born on April 23, 1976?
Famous people born on April 23, 1976:
![Gabriel Damon]()
Gabriel DamonAmerican actor.
- Aaron Dessner
American guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
- Bryce Dessner
American guitarist and songwriter (the national, clogs).
- Brendan Cole
Dancer.
- Tamas Buday Jr
Budapest, hungary -- canadian canoeist (1996 olympics).
- Tesfaye Jifar
Ethiopian runner.
- Aaron guitarist
Producer and songwriter (the national).
- Matteo Messori
- Christian Ravaglia
- Ol'ha Fyrsova
- Cristiana Corsi
- Davide Lamma
- Valeska Menezes
- Andrea Croci
- Mahlon Houkarawa
- Darren Huckerby
- Ricardo Kleinbaum
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
![Shirley Temple]()
Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years and 1 day old,
or 576 months and 1 day old,
or 2504 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17533 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1976?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1976.
April 23, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1976:
- Ronald Radd
Actor (king lear and up jumped a swagman), who dies at 47.
- Shimen Ruskin
Actor (meyercorner bar), dead at 68.
- James Flavin
Actor (man with a camera), died at 69.
- Ferdinand Le Drogo
- Sergej Matveevič Štemenko
- Karl Schäfer
- Renata Viganò
- Frederick Steele
- José Antonio Elola-Olaso
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1976:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1976:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1976:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 19th and April 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
- Maxine Nightingale - Right Back Where We Started From
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Commodores - Sweet Love
April 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1976 was Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- Abba - Fernando
- Barry White - You See The Trouble With Me
- John Miles - Music
- Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
April 23, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1976 was Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.
April 23, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Livin' For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Al Wilson - I've Got A Feeling (we'll Be Seeing Each Other Aga
- The Tymes - It's Cool
- Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
April 23, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Montana Trap
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Schamoni
Starring: Hardy Krüger, Stephen Boyd, Anton Diffring, Friedrich von Ledebur
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Burnt Offerings
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart
Country: United States of America
Stay Hungry
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong
Country: United States of America
Todo modo
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Elio Petri
Starring: Gian Maria Volontè, Marcello Mastroianni, Mariangela Melato, Ciccio Ingrassia
Country: Italy
April 23, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Saramandaia
Release year: 1976
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Steve Barron
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
April 23, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
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.
Spandau
By: Albert Speer
This book is among the most remarkable ever written. The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials convicted the prisoners of writing. They were forbidden to use any typewriters.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
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.
The R Document
By: Irving Wallace
Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the
April 23, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
Colossal Cave Adventure
Indy 4
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Breakout
Who was the US President on April 23, 1976?
On April 23, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1976?
On April 23, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1976?
On April 23, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1976?
April 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
