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August 28, 1976 was the 241st day of the year 1976, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1976, who was born and died on August 28, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John), movies (e.g. King Kong, directed by John Guillermin), TV series (e.g. Ivan The Terrible) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1976?
- August 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1976?
- August 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1976?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1976:
- New york cosmos beat seattle sounders 2-1 for nasl cup.
August 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1976 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 28, 1976?
Famous people born on August 28, 1976:
- Mustaf Abdul-Hamid
Former professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Tyree Washington
Tyree Washington is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the 400 meters.
- Edan Leshnick
Known for her novel 'The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley.
- Federico Magallanes
Uruguayan footballer.
- Thomas De Bergeyck
Belgian journalist and count, he is skilled in news coverage about royalty.
- Acel Bisa
Filipino singer-songwriter (moonstar88).
- Elias Abuelazam
- Sabrina Scampini
- Duilio Collutiis
- Anna Zimerle
- Gianluca Durante
- Gillian Foster
- Massimiliano Guidetti
- Charlie Hore
- Tujiko Noriko
- Håvard Sakariassen
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 22 days old,
or 2485 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17401 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1976?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1976.
August 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1976:
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1976:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- 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.
August 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
- David Dundas - Jeans On
- Wings - Let 'Em In
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Getaway
- War - Summer
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
August 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
King Kong
Release year: 1976
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange, John Randolph
Country: United States of America
Max Havelaar
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Fons Rademakers
Starring: Peter Faber, Sacha Bulthuis, Adendu Soesilaningrat, Maruli Sitompul
Vigilante Force
Release year: 1976
Directed by: George Armitage
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Victoria Principal, Bernadette Peters
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
J.D.'s Revenge
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Arthur Marks
Starring: Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup
August 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
Forget Me Not
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Alexander Holt
Orde Wingate
Release year: 1976
August 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
A Man Called Intrepid
By: William Stevenson
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 …
Crowned Heads
By: Thomas Tryon
Even though Hollywood's greats may be gone, Hollywood's secrets will live on forever. Fedora is dead and movies will never again be the same.
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" …
August 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavyweight Champ
Colossal Cave Adventure
F-1
Sea Wolf
Starship 1
Who was the US President on August 28, 1976?
On August 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1976?
On August 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1976?
On August 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 1976?
August 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
