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About July 28th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 28, 1976, a devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, China, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. It is estimated that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5 and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1976 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans
- #1 UK song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee
- Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen
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- July 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 28, 1976?
- Who was born on July 28, 1976?
- July 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- July 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- July 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 28, 1976?
- Back in 1976
July 28, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 28, 1976:
- Tangshan Earthquake strikes China On July 28, 1976, a devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, China, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. It is estimated that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5 and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. source: britannica.com
- World Air Speed Record set by Concorde On July 28, 1976, the Concorde supersonic passenger aircraft set a world air speed record, flying at a speed of 1,350 mph (2,180 km/h). This achievement marked a significant milestone in aviation history, showcasing the capabilities of supersonic travel. source: britannica.com
- White Sox no-hitter by Ken Holtzman On July 28, 1976, Ken Holtzman of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins. This remarkable achievement marked Holtzman's second no-hitter in his career and was a significant moment in Major League Baseball history. source: baseball-reference.com
July 28, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 28, 1976?
July 28, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 28, 1976 can also be written as 7/28/1976 in the US and as 28/7/1976 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 28, 1976?
Famous people born on July 28, 1976:
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Kai SchumannKai Schumann is a German actor best known for his leading roles in popular German television series, particularly as Dr. Niklas Ahrend in 'In aller Freundschaft – Die jungen Ärzte' and as the titular character in 'Heldt.' [bio]
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Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Shaddix is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist of Papa Roach, a popular alternative metal and rock band that...
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Meng Jie
July 28, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 28, 1976:
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Maggie GripenbergFinnish dancer and choreographer (b. 1881).
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Charlotte Susa
July 28, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 28, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.
- The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
- Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
- Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
- Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
- Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 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.
- Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
- Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
- The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
- Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- Dr Hook - A Little Bit More
July 28, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 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.
- Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
- Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
- Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
- Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
- George Benson - This Masquerade
July 28, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 28, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 28, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 28, 1976 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 09:32 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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Someone born on July 28, 1976 is:
49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 25 days old,
or 2608 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18257 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1976?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 28th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1976?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 28, 1976.
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Why 1976 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 28, 1976, a 1976 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 28, 1976 includes Tangshan Earthquake strikes China, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 28, 1976 included “Kiss And Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 28, 1976 included Rocky, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
July 28, 1976 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kai Schumann, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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