What happened on Thursday December 30, 1976?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1976:

• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing their Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• SS Grand Zenith Maritime Disaster The Taiwanese oil tanker SS Grand Zenith sank off Cape Sable, resulting in a tragic loss of all 38 crew members. This maritime disaster highlighted the significant risks faced by maritime workers during international shipping operations.
• Meredith Monroe Birth Meredith Monroe, an American actress, was born on this date. She would later become known for her roles in television and film, contributing to the entertainment landscape of her generation.
• Alex A. Quinn Birth Alex A. Quinn, an American actor, was born on this date. He would later contribute to the entertainment industry, though specific details about his career are limited in this record.

Events in 1976

December 30, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1976

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1976

December 30, 1976 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1976 can also be written as 12/30/1976 in the US and as 30/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1976:

• A. J. Pierzynski

  Professional baseball player and sportscaster who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for several teams.

• Patrick Kerney

  Former NFL defensive end who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, known for his pass-rushing skills.

• Rhianna Pratchett

  Acclaimed video game writer and narrative designer known for her work on games like Tomb Raider and Mirror's Edge.

• Miguel Zenon

  Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer known for innovative Latin jazz performances.

• Kastro

  American rapper known for his association with the hip-hop group Outlawz.

• Celia Morgan
• Virginie Guyot
• Niels Högel

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1976:

• Giovanni Battista Brusin

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 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.

1. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
2. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
3. Spinners - The Rubberband Man
4. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
5. Boston - More Than A Feeling

December 30, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1976 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
2. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
3. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
4. Queen - Somebody To Love
5. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina

December 30, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Rose Royce - Car Wash
2. Brick - Dazz
3. The Sylvers - Hot Line
4. The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
5. Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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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 30, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1976 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:46 pm and setting at 02:48 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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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1976

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Someone born on December 30, 1976 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 24 days old,

or 2520 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17646 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1976?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 30, 1976.

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