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March 26, 1976 was the 86th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 26, 1976, who was born and died on March 26, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons), movies (e.g. All the President's Men, directed by Alan J. Pakula), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 26, 1976?
- March 26, 1976: What happened on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 26, 1976?
- March 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- March 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 26, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on March 26, 1976?
What day of the week was March 26, 1976?
March 26, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 86th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 26, 1976 can also be written as 3/26/1976 in the US and as 26/3/1976 in UK and Europe.
March 26, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 26, 1976:
- Wings release wings at the speed of sound album
- Queen elizabeth ii sends the first royal email, from the royal signals and radar establishment.
- The toronto blue jays are created.
March 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 26, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 26, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 03:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.
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Who was born on March 26, 1976?
Famous people born on March 26, 1976:
![Amy Smart]()
Amy SmartAmy smart is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'varsity blues' and 'the butterfly effect'.
- Neiva De Angelis
Brazilian former professional volleyball player.
- Winna Neumann
Olympic gold medalist swimmer.
- Nurgül Yesilcay
Nurgül yesilcay is a turkish actress known for her roles in various turkish films and television series.
- Ken Liu
Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy.
- Eirik Verås Larsen
Norwegian sprint kayaker.
- Alex Varas
Chilean footballer.
- Joachim Alcine
Haitian-born quebec boxer.
- Natalia Livingston
American producer and actress.
- Ufuk Talay
Australian manager and footballer.
- Mitsutoshi Watada
- Bo Andersen
- Marco Archetti
- Jeff Durand
- Lino Galea
Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:
![Keira Knightley]()
Keira KnightleyKeira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.
![Juliana Paes]()
Juliana PaesJuliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.
![Steven Tyler]()
Steven TylerAerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.
![Diana Ross]()
Diana RossAmerican singer and academy award nominated actress.
![Leslie Mann]()
Leslie MannLeslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.
![Leonard Nimoy]()
Leonard NimoyAmerican actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.
![James Caan]()
James CaanAmerican actor.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Richard Dawkins]()
Richard DawkinsBritish evolutionary biologist.
![Jennifer Grey]()
Jennifer GreyJennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.
March 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 1 month old,
or 577 months
or 2509 weeks
or 17563 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 26, 1976?
There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 26, 1976.
March 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 26, 1976:
![Richard Arlen]()
Richard ArlenActor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.
- Josef Albers
German-american artist, designer, and graphic artist.
- Lin Yutang
Chinese writer (born 1895).
- Rory Mallinson
- Franz Hein
- Ernst Albrecht
- Kurt Lundqvist
- Gudmund Fredriksen
- Georges Moulène
What famous deaths happened on March 26th?
Famous deaths on March 26th:
![Jan Sterling]()
Jan SterlingAmerican actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".
![Jean Stafford]()
Jean StaffordAmerican short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.
![Sarah Bernhardt]()
Sarah BernhardtFrench stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.
![Innocent Vareed Thekkethala]()
Innocent Vareed ThekkethalaIndian actor and politician (b. 1948).
![Walter Abel]()
Walter AbelAmerican actor and singer (d. 1987).
![Jan Berry]()
Jan BerryAmerican singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).
- Lloyde George
British Prime Minister during World War I..
- Wake Whitman
Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.
- Wilba Whitman
Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...
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March 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 26, 1976:
- Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
- Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.
Saints celebrated on March 26, 1976:
- Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
- Saint Ludger
- Saint Larissa
March 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 26, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 22nd and March 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1976 was December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.
March 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
- Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
- Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
- Eric Carmen - All By Myself
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
March 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.
March 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tina Charles - I Love To Love
- Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
- Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
- CW McCall - Convoy
- The Four Seasons - December '63
March 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.
March 26, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 22nd and March 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
- Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
- Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
- The Staple Singers - New Orleans
- Bobby Womack - Daylight
March 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 26, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
All the President's Men
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam
Country: United States of America
The Bad News Bears
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten
Country: United States of America
Sparkle
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Sam O'Steen
Starring: Philip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith
Country: United States of America
Caddie
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Donald Crombie
Starring: Helen Morse, Takis Emmanuel, Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
March 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Battle of the Sexes
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Valerie Faris
Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Release year: 1976
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
Spencer's Pilots
Release year: 1976
Written by: Alvin Sapinsley, Larry Rosen
Starring: Christopher Stone, Todd Susman, Gene Evans, Margie Impert
Country: United States of America
March 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 26, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.
The Boys From Brazil
By: Ira Levin
The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …
Curtain
By: Agatha Christie
Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …
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.
March 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 26, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Stunt Cycle
Outlaw
The Amazing Maze Game
Indy 4
Who was the US President on March 26, 1976?
On March 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1976?
On March 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 26, 1976?
On March 26, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 26th?
March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
- 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.
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 March 1976?
March 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
