What happened on Saturday December 25, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1976:

• EgyptAir Flight 664 Crash A Boeing 707-366C operated by EgyptAir crashed while attempting to land at Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand, resulting in the tragic loss of 71 lives on Christmas Day.
• Takeo Fukuda Becomes Japanese Premier Takeo Fukuda assumed the role of Prime Minister of Japan on Christmas Day, marking a significant moment in Japanese political leadership.
• Egyptian SS Patria Sinking The Egyptian ship SS Patria sank in the Red Sea on Christmas Day, with approximately 100 people losing their lives in this maritime disaster.
• Death of Arthur Mitchell, English Cricket Player Arthur Mitchell, a notable English cricket player who represented England in six Test matches between 1933 and 1936, passed away on Christmas Day.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1976

December 25, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 360th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1976 can also be written as 12/25/1976 in the US and as 25/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1976:

• Armin van Buuren

  Internationally acclaimed Dutch DJ and record producer, widely considered one of the most influential figures in trance and electronic dance...

• Tuomas Holopainen

  Founding member and primary songwriter of the symphonic metal band Nightwish, one of Finland's most successful musical exports.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1976:

• Antonio Bruna

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
2. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
3. Spinners - The Rubberband Man
4. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
5. Boston - More Than A Feeling

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
2. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
3. Queen - Somebody To Love
4. Abba - Money Money Money
5. Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Rose Royce - Car Wash
2. Brick - Dazz
3. The Sylvers - Hot Line
4. The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
5. Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 25, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 10:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1976

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Someone born on December 25, 1976 is:

48 years 5 months old,

or 581 months and 12 days old,

or 2527 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17695 days old,

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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

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

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