What happened on Saturday August 28, 1976?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1976:

• USSR Nuclear Test at Semipalatinsk The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing the ongoing nuclear arms race during the Cold War era. This test was part of the USSR's strategic nuclear weapons development program.
• New York Cosmos NASL Championship Victory The New York Cosmos won the 1976 North American Soccer League championship by defeating the Seattle Sounders 2-1 in a thrilling match. This victory solidified the Cosmos' reputation as a dominant force in North American soccer during the 1970s.
• Toronto Metros-Croatia NASL Championship Toronto Metros-Croatia won the 1976 North American Soccer League championship by defeating the Minnesota Kicks in a competitive match. This victory highlighted the growing diversity and international talent in North American soccer during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1976

August 28, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1976

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1976

August 28, 1976 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1976 can also be written as 8/28/1976 in the US and as 28/8/1976 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1976 in August 1976 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1976:

• Elias Abuelazam

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1976:

• Anissa Jones

  Child actress best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Family Affair', who tragically died at the young age of 18.

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
3. Wings - Let 'Em In
4. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
5. England Dan and John Ford Coley - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

August 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
3. David Dundas - Jeans On
4. Wings - Let 'Em In
5. Johnny Wakelin - In Zaire

August 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1976 was (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
2. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
4. War - Summer
5. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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

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August 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1976

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Someone born on August 28, 1976 is:

48 years 8 months old,

or 584 months and 5 days old,

or 2540 weeks

or 17780 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1976?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1976.

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