Saturday June 26, 1976: on this day

June 26, 1976 was the 178th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 26, 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 June 26, 1976, who was born and died on June 26, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday, directed by Don Taylor), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 1976?


June 26, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 178th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1976 can also be written as 6/26/1976 in the US and as 26/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1976 in June 1976 calendar

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June 26, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1976:

  • Ws shortstop toby harrah plays dh without touching a batted ball
  • G-6 renamed “group of 7” (g-7).
  • Palestinian extremists hijack an air france plane in greece with 246 passengers and 12 crew. they take it to entebbe, uganda.

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June 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:43 am and setting at 08:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on June 26, 1976?


Famous people born on June 26, 1976:

  • Rasheka Christie

    Accomplished track and field athlete who has set multiple records in her career.

  • Jyssica Rose

    Co-founder of the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.

  • Jérémie Beyou

    French skipper and navigator.

  • Vladimir Vukicevic

    Co-creator of WebGL technology.

  • Tobias Hans

    German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union.

  • Edd Jovanovski

    Edd Jovanovski is a retired ice hockey player known for his successful career in the NHL.

  • Pommie Mbangwa

    Zimbabwean sportscaster and cricketer.

  • Dave Rubin

    American political commentator.

  • Chad Pennington

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • Paweł Małaszyński

    Polish actor.

  • Olga Potachova
  • Cédric Jimenez
  • Janus Friis
  • Francesco Falconi
  • Makare Desilets
  • Maikel Aerts

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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June 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 2 days old,

or 2491 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17442 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 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 June 26, 1976?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 26, 1976.

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June 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 26th

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June 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 1976:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1976:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1976:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 21st and June 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Sara Smile
  5. - Shop Around

June 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Combine Harvester
  2. - You To Me Are Everything
  3. - Silly Love Songs
  4. - No Charge
  5. - You Just Might See Me Cry

June 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 26, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  3. - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
  4. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  5. - Tear The Roof Off The Sucker

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June 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley

Gus

Gus

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway

Cannonball!

Cannonball!

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Starring: David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Return of a Man Called Horse

The Return of a Man Called Horse

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Starring: Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis, William Lucking

June 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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

June 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 26, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins

The Lonely Lady

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"Harold Robbins, a master," --Playboy Robbins grabs the reader ..." --Publishers Weekly JeriLee Randall is a young schoolgirl who dreams of becoming an actress.

Scoundrel Time by Lillian Hellman

Scoundrel Time

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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 Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

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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.

A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson

A Man Called Intrepid

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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 …

The West End Horror by Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

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June 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 26, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on June 26, 1976?

On June 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1976?

On June 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1976?

On June 26, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 June 1976?

June 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1976 calendar looked like.

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