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January 24, 1976 was the 24th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 24, 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 January 24, 1976, who was born and died on January 24, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 24, 1976?
- January 24, 1976: What happened on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 24, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 24, 1976?
- January 24, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 24, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- January 24, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 24, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 24, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on January 24, 1976?
What day of the week was January 24, 1976?
January 24, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 24, 1976 can also be written as 1/24/1976 in the US and as 24/1/1976 in UK and Europe.
January 24, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 24, 1976:
- Cleveland cavaliers' biggest margin victory-43 points (beat milwaukee bucks 132-89).
- George foreman knocks out ron lyle in 5th round of a real slugfest.
January 24, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 24, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 24th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 24, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 24, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 12:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.
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Who was born on January 24, 1976?
Famous people born on January 24, 1976:
- Laure Belleville
Miss universe france 1996.
- Shae-Lynn Bourne
Victor kraatz, a canadian figure skater, is the partner.
- Vir Gil
Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known for his Latin music.
- Cindy Pieters
Belgian cyclist.
- Shae-Lynn Bourne in Chatham
Ontario, canada; ice dancing (bourne & kraatz - 1995 world champions-4th).
- Roman Hadrian
Roman emperor, 117-138.
- Roque Osorio
- Lubna Tahtamouni
- Simone Vergassola
- Frano Vićan
- Vanessa Webb
- Olena Šuljak
- Michele De Palma
- Iñaki Lafuente
- Giuliano Figueras
- Silvia Biondini
- Sara Ciampi
- Miranda
- Tatsuyuki Nagai
Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Mischa Barton]()
Mischa BartonMischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.
![Nastassja Kinski]()
Nastassja KinskiGerman actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...
![Daniel Auteuil]()
Daniel AuteuilFrench actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...
![Ed Helms]()
Ed HelmsEd helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...
![Riya Sen]()
Riya SenRiya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.
![Tatyana Ali]()
Tatyana AliTatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Michio Kaku]()
Michio KakuAmerican theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.
![Michelle Hunziker]()
Michelle HunzikerSwiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.
![Ernest Borgnine]()
Ernest BorgnineAmerican actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.
January 24, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 2 months old,
or 578 months and 26 days old,
or 2516 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17618 days old,
if you were born on January 24, 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 January 24, 1976?
There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 24, 1976.
January 24, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 24, 1976:
- Emil Bodnăraș
- Armand Feralli
- Georg Klotz
What famous deaths happened on January 24th?
Famous deaths on January 24th:
![Gordon MacRae]()
Gordon MacRaeAmerican singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.
![Pernell Roberts]()
Pernell RobertsPernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
![Winston Churchill]()
Winston ChurchillBritish politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).
![Madge Bellamy]()
Madge BellamyHillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").
![Jerome Cowan]()
Jerome CowanActor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.
![Lil Dagover]()
Lil DagoverDutch-born german actress (born in 1887).
![Larry Fine]()
Larry FineAmerican comedian and actor (born in 1902).
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January 24, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 24, 1976:
- Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
- Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
- Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra
Observances on January 24, 1976:
- International Day of Education
January 24, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 24, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 24, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1976 was Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 24, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
- Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
- Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
January 24, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 24, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
- Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
- Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback
January 24, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1976 was Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 24, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 24, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
- Natalie Cole - Inseparable
January 24, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 24, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Taxi Driver
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks
Country: United States of America
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith
Kalicharan
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath
Echoes of a Summer
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Don Taylor
Starring: Richard Harris, Jodie Foster, Lois Nettleton, Geraldine Fitzgerald
No Deposit, No Return
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: David Niven, Darren McGavin, Don Knotts, Herschel Bernardi
January 24, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:
Wonder Woman
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
State of Emergency
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Turner Clay
When the Boat Comes In
Release year: 1975
Written by: James Mitchell
Directed by: David Reynolds
Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Prince and the Pauper
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Giles Foster
January 24, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 24, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
The Eagle Has Landed
By: Jack Higgins
Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.
Power!
By: Michael Korda
This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts
The Greek Treasure
By: Irving Stone
A fictionalized narrative of the derided by determined efforts of German traveler-archaeologist, Henry Schliemann, and his second wife, Sophia Engastromenos, to excavate the sites of Homeric Troy and ancient Mycenae
Angels
By: Billy Graham
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.
January 24, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 24, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dukedom
Starship 1
Fonz
Sprint 2
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Who was the US President on January 24, 1976?
On January 24, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1976?
On January 24, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 24, 1976?
On January 24, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 24th?
January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
- 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.
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 January 1976?
January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
