Sunday May 23, 1976: on this day

May 23, 1976 was the 144th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 23, 1976, who was born and died on May 23, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, directed by Nicolas Gessner), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1976?


May 23, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1976 can also be written as 5/23/1976 in the US and as 23/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 23, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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May 23, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:31 am and setting at 04:16 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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Who was born on May 23, 1976?


Famous people born on May 23, 1976:

  • Kelly Monaco

    Kelly monaco is a tv actress best known for her role as sam mccall on the soap opera general hospital.

  • Jayson Blair

    Former journalist for The New York Times involved in a plagiarism scandal.

  • Ricardinho

    Brazilian footballer and manager.

  • Celine Figard

    French victim of homicide.

  • Sinha

    Brazilian-mexican footballer.

  • Kelly Marie Monaco

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- playmate (april, 1997).

  • Melanie Joyce Bell

    Vernon, new jersey -- miss america - new jersey (1997).

  • Gaetano Lo Nero
  • Yuki Midorikawa
  • Robert P. Murphy
  • Ricardo Luís Pozzi Rodrigues
  • Giovanni Scifoni
  • Andy Selva
  • Herberts Vasiļjevs
  • Dragan Cigan
  • Noriko Anno
  • Germán Arangio

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 6 days old,

or 2496 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17477 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1976?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1976.

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May 23, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1976:

  • Orabelle Patsy

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Edmond Bernhardt
  • Gino Meneghetti
  • Louis Merlin

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1976:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1976:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1976:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

May 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Love Hangover
  3. - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
  4. - Boogie Fever
  5. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)

May 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

May 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 23, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

May 23, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  2. - I Want You
  3. - Young Hearts Run Free
  4. - I'll Be Good To You
  5. - Dance Wit Me

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May 23, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nicolas Gessner

Starring: Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman

Country: United States of America

Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi

Country: United States of America

Duelle

Duelle

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jacques Rivette

Starring: Juliet Berto, Bulle Ogier, Jean Babilée, Hermine Karagheuz

Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Starring: Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Franklyn Ajaye, Richard Daughty

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard Lerner

Starring: Jerii Woods, Cheryl Smith, Helen Lang, Patrice Rohmer

May 23, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

May 23, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Agent In Place by Helen MacInnes

Agent In Place

By:

Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.

Scoundrel Time by Lillian Hellman

Scoundrel Time

By:

Hellman was one of the intellectuals and artists who were called before Congress in 1952 to testify against political subversion. Despite being terrified, Hellman refused incrimination of herself or anyone else and was eventually able to.

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

By:

The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.

The Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

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Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.

May 23, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1976?

On May 23, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1976?

On May 23, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1976?

On May 23, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 1976?

May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Sunday May 23, 1976