What happened on Thursday July 29, 1976?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1976:

• USSR Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test on July 29, 1976, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and Cold War strategic capabilities. This test was part of the broader nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• Son of Sam First Attack in New York City On July 29, 1976, serial killer David Berkowitz, infamously known as the 'Son of Sam', committed his first documented murder in New York City. He killed one person and seriously wounded another, marking the beginning of a terrifying series of attacks that would grip the city with fear over the next year.
• Seychelles Independence On July 29, 1976, the Republic of Seychelles gained independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign nation in the Indian Ocean. This marked a significant milestone in the country's political history, transitioning from a British colony to a self-governing state.

Events in 1976

July 29, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1976

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1976

July 29, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 211th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1976 can also be written as 7/29/1976 in the US and as 29/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1976 in July 1976 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1976:

• Bret McKenzie

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• Raphaëlle Delaunay
• Bob Seltzer

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on July 29th

Famous people died on July 29, 1976:

• Mickey Cohen
• André Pottier

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1976 was Kiss And Say Goodbye by The Manhattans, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
2. Gary Wright - Love Is Alive
3. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
4. Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
5. Elton John - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

July 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 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.

1. Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2. Demis Roussos - The Roussos Phenomenon
3. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
4. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
5. Dr Hook - A Little Bit More

July 29, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 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.

1. Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
2. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
3. Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
4. Ohio Players - Who'd She Coo?
5. George Benson - This Masquerade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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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 29, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 29, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 10:06 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 29, 1976 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 15 days old,

or 2545 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17821 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1976?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 29, 1976.

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