What happened on Saturday March 27, 1976?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1976:

• Bill Gates Speaks at Altair Computer Convention Bill Gates delivers the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event highlights the emerging personal computer industry, with MITS showcasing the Altair computer—a groundbreaking kit computer that had recently gained popularity after being featured on the cover of Popular Electronics magazine.
• Washington Metro First Section Opens The first section of the Washington Metro subway system begins operations, marking a significant milestone in the city's public transportation infrastructure. This initial 4.6-mile segment represents a major advancement in urban transit for the nation's capital.
• Kingdome Opens in Seattle The King County Multipurpose Domed Stadium, known as the Kingdome, is inaugurated with a grand celebration attended by 54,000 people. The opening ceremonies, timed with the United States Bicentennial, featured diverse performances including square dancing, barbershop singing, and log rolling, symbolizing the cultural diversity and spirit of the era.
• Delta States Win AIWA Basketball Championship In a competitive match, the Delta States basketball team secured victory over Immaculata with a score of 69-64, claiming the AIWA basketball title.

Events in 1976

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

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1976

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1976

March 27, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 87th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1976 can also be written as 3/27/1976 in the US and as 27/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1976:

• Hana Yasmeen Ali

  Daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, known for her work preserving her father's legacy and sharing his inspiring story.

• Hana Ali

  Daughter of Muhammad Ali, co-author of the book 'Soul of a Butterfly' published in 2004.

• Djamel Belmadi

  French-Algerian footballer and manager known for his successful coaching career, particularly with the Algerian national team.

• Danny Fortson

  NBA forward who played for several teams including the Denver Nuggets during his professional basketball career.

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1976:

• Georg August Zinn

  German lawyer and politician, minister president of hesse (b. 1901).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on March 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 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.

1. The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
2. Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
3. Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
4. Eric Carmen - All By Myself
5. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 27, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
3. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
4. CW McCall - Convoy
5. The Four Seasons - December '63

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. The Staple Singers - New Orleans
5. Bobby Womack - Daylight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 1976 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 04:39 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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Someone born on March 27, 1976 is:

49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 12 days old,

or 2562 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17940 days old,

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

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 27th 2026.

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

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

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