What happened on Wednesday August 25, 1976?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1976:

• First Ebola Outbreak Discovered The first known outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus occurs in Yambuku, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), marking a significant moment in medical history and epidemiology. This initial outbreak would later become crucial in understanding the transmission and devastating potential of the Ebola virus.
• Prince Bernhard Resigns Over Lockheed Scandal Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld, husband of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, resigns from various official posts following a major corruption scandal involving improper business dealings with the Lockheed Corporation. This event significantly impacted the Dutch royal family's reputation and highlighted international corporate corruption.
• Jacques Chirac Resigns as French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac steps down as Prime Minister of France and is succeeded by Raymond Barre, marking a significant transition in French political leadership during the mid-1970s.
• Ford Selects Bob Dole as Running Mate President Gerald Ford officially selects Senator Robert Dole from Kansas as his vice presidential running mate for the 1976 presidential election, a strategic choice that would shape the Republican Party's campaign.
• Yankees Win Marathon Game The New York Yankees defeat the Minnesota Twins in an extraordinary 19-inning baseball game with a final score of 5-4, showcasing remarkable endurance and competitive spirit in Major League Baseball.
• Harm Wiersma Becomes World Checkers Champion Harm Wiersma is crowned world checker champion, achieving the highest honor in competitive checkers.

Events in 1976

August 25, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1976

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1976

August 25, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1976 can also be written as 8/25/1976 in the US and as 25/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1976 in August 1976 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1976:

• Alexander Skarsgård

  Alexander Skarsgård is a renowned Swedish actor from the famous Skarsgård acting family, known for critically acclaimed roles in TV series...

• Céline Lebrun

  Céline Lebrun is a highly accomplished French judoka who dominated European championships, winning gold medals in 2000, 2002, 2003, and...

• Damon Jones

  Damon Jones is an American basketball professional who has experience both as a player and a coach in professional basketball leagues.

• Christophe Mali
• Pedro Feliciano

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1976:

• Eyvind Johnson

  Swedish novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).

• Hans Tibulski

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
3. Wings - Let 'Em In
4. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
5. England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
3. David Dundas - Jeans On
4. Wings - Let 'Em In
5. Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire

August 25, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
2. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
4. War - Summer
5. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 25, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:28 am and setting at 08:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Someone born on August 25, 1976 is:

48 years 10 months old,

or 586 months and 1 day old,

or 2548 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17837 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1976?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1976.

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