What happened on Tuesday July 27, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1976:

• Devastating Tangshan Earthquake in China On July 27, 1976, a catastrophic magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Tangshan, China, causing unprecedented destruction. The official death toll was reported at 255,000, with estimates ranging as high as 655,000 fatalities. Approximately 799,000 people were injured, and the Tang-Shan area suffered extensive infrastructure damage. This earthquake is considered the second deadliest in recorded world history, representing one of the most significant natural disasters of the 20th century.
• Air France Flight 139 Hijacking Continues Hijackers of Air France Flight 139 extended their deadline for releasing 53 prisoners to 2:00 PM on Sunday, while Israel continued negotiations to ensure the safety of the remaining 110 people on board. This event highlighted the intense international tensions and terrorist challenges of the mid-1970s.
• Carlos Arias Navarro Resigns as Spanish Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro, who had been Prime Minister of Spain since his appointment by Francisco Franco in 1974, resigned at the request of Franco's successor, King Juan Carlos I. This event signaled a significant transition in Spanish political leadership during the post-Franco era.
• First Legionnaire's Disease Fatality Ray Brennan became the first recorded death from Legionnaire's Disease, a pivotal moment in understanding this then-mysterious illness that would later be recognized as a serious public health concern.
• Kakuei Tanaka Arrested Japanese former prime minister Kakuei Tanaka was arrested, marking a significant moment in Japanese political history.

Events in 1976

July 27, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1976

July 27, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 209th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1976 can also be written as 7/27/1976 in the US and as 27/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1976 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1976:

• Demis Hassabis

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• Fernando Ricksen

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1976:

• Georges-Ambroise Davy

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
3. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
4. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
5. Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

July 27, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
3. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More

July 27, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1976 was You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
2. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
3. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
4. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
5. George Benson - This Masquerade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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

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July 27, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 July 27, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on July 27, 1976

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Someone born on July 27, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 16 days old,

or 2546 weeks

or 17822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1976?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 27, 1976.

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