Tuesday December 28, 1976: on this day

December 28, 1976 was the 363rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 28, 1976, who was born and died on December 28, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Zur See) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1976?


December 28, 1976 was a Tuesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1976 can also be written as 12/28/1976 in the US and as 28/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

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December 28, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1976:

  • Fiddler on the roof opens at winter garden theater nyc for 167 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 28, 1976
  • Winnie mandela banished in south africa.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • Legendary guitarist freddie king dies.
  • In late march 1976, the first truly complete recording of the opera ''porgy and bess'' is released in a 3-lp set, by decca records in england and by london records in the u.s. it stars willard white and leona mitchell. the orchestra is the cleveland orchestra conducted by lorin maazel.
  • Random breath testing introduced in victoria (australia)
  • The first laser printer is introduced by ibm (the ibm 3800).
  • California's sodomy law is repealed.
  • The term memetics is first proposed by richard dawkins in his book ''the selfish gene''.
  • Diffie-hellman cryptography is proposed.
  • Plans to move the nigerian capital from lagos to abuja are approved.
  • The new jersey state legislature passes legislation legalizing casinos in the shore town of atlantic city commencing in 1978. after signing the bill into law, governor brendan byrne declares ampquotthe mob is not welcome in new jersey!ampquot referring to the mafia's influence at casinos in nevada.
  • The early academic outreach program (eaop) was established by the university of california (uc) in response to the state legislature's recommendation to expand post-secondary opportunities to all of california’s students including those who are first-generation, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and english-language learners.university of california eaop, 2003 in review. university of california, 2009-10 budget for current operations budget detail, as presented to the regents for approval.

December 28, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:44 am and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Who was born on December 28, 1976?


Famous people born on December 28, 1976:

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Brendan Hines
    Brendan Hines

    American actor and singer.

  • Ben Tune

    Australian rugby player.

  • Igor Žiković

    Croatian footballer.

  • Trond Nymark

    Norwegian race walker.

  • Carola del Bianco
  • Pablo Marcelo Trobbiani
  • Mikael Wahlberg
  • Eric Griffin
  • Róbert Hanko
  • Patrik Ježek
  • Anna Kańtoch
  • Andy Potts
  • Benjamin Newman «Ben» Tune

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

  • Nash Grier
    Nash Grier

    Vine star.

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December 28, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 20 days old,

or 2464 weeks

or 17248 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 28, 1976?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1976.

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December 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1976:

  • Freddie King

    American blues singer and guitarist, known as "the texas cannonball".

  • Katharine Byron

    American politician (b. 1903).

  • Raden Ariffien
  • Rudolf Berthold
  • Alfieri Sacchetti
  • Manuel Alday
  • Frederick «Freddie» King

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Halton Arp

    Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 28th

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December 28, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1976:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  3. - The Rubberband Man
  4. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  5. - More Than A Feeling

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1976 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 28, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Give Up On Us
  2. - Under The Moon Of Love
  3. - When A Child Is Born
  4. - Somebody To Love
  5. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

December 28, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Car Wash
  2. - Dazz
  3. - Hot Line
  4. - Enjoy Yourself
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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December 28, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

December 28, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

December 28, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow

To Jerusalem And Back

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Nobel laureate Saul Bellow's candid interviews and meditations on Israel's unique spirit and challenges are a powerful and stimulating testament to the country's past and future.

The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

The Right And The Power

By:

First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

By:

Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

By:

This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Adolf Hitler by John Toland

Adolf Hitler

By:

John Toland, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, has written a definitive biography about Adolf Hitler. It remains the most comprehensive, readable and objective account possible of Hitler's life.

December 28, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blockade

Blockade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on December 28, 1976?

On December 28, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1976?

On December 28, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1976?

On December 28, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1976 calendar looked like.

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