Friday January 30, 1976
US date format: 1/30/1976, UK date format: 30/1/1976
It was Friday, under the sign of Aquarius (see birth chart on January 30, 1976). The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Andy Milonakis and Florian Keller in Munchen.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players.
In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits.
Gable and Lombard, directed by Sidney J. Furie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976
while Nightwork by Irwin Shaw was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching State of Emergency.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Death Race or Sea Wolf.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Events
- George Bush becomes 11th director of US Central Intelligence Agency (until 1977).
- ''Live from Lincoln Center'' debuts on PBS.
Famous Birthday
- Andy Milonakis: American comedian.
- Florian Keller in Munchen: Germany; hockey player (Team Germany,...
- Eefje Lambrecks: French homicide victim of Marc Dutroux.
Famous Deaths
- Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller: San Francisco Blues Great, dies at age...
- Mance Lipscomb: American singer-songwriter and guitarist...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Gable and Lombard
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons
Taxi Driver
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks
Country: United States of America
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith
Kalicharan
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath
Echoes of a Summer
Directed by: Don Taylor
Starring: Richard Harris, Jodie Foster, Lois Nettleton, Geraldine Fitzgerald
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 30, 1976?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
- Barry Manilow - I Write The Songs
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
- The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
- C. W. McCall - Convoy
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
- Paul Anka - Times Of Your Life
- David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
- Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
- Sailor - Glass Of Champagne
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
- Mike Oldfield - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback
Top #10 R&B songs
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing A Song
- Natalie Cole - Inseparable
- Tyrone Davis - Turning Point
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
- Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby
- Dionne Warwick - Once You Hit The Road
- David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
- The Spinners - Love Or Leave
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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State of Emergency
Directed by: Turner Clay
When the Boat Comes In
Written by: James Mitchell
Directed by: David Reynolds
Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Prince and the Pauper
Directed by: Giles Foster
For the Record
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Days to next January 30
If January 30, 1976 is your birthday you're 44 years, 8 months, 25 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 3 months, 5 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1976?
- Time: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8469
- RollingStone: Joan Baez and Bob Dylan
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Nightwork
By: Irwin Shaw
Douglas Grimes, penniless ex-pilot, is waiting for the future to start living again. A fortune in cash by a dead body in New York City brings opportunity.
Memoirs
By: Tennessee Williams
For the "old crocodile," as Williams called himself late in life, the past was always present, and so it is with his continual shifting and intermingling of times, places,
Bodyguard Of Lies
By: Anthony Cave Brown
The extraordinary, true story of the clandestine war of intricate deceptions that his the secrets of D-Day from Hitler and sealed the Allied victory.
Angels
By: Billy Graham
Yes, angels are real. They are not the product of your imagination. “If we had open spiritual eyes we would see not only a world filled with evil spirits and powers―but also powerful angels with
The Eagle Has Landed
By: Jack Higgins
As the Allied forces slowly begin turning the tide of war, Hitler vehemently orders the impossible—kidnap Winston Churchill, or kill him.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Death Race
Colossal Cave Adventure
Sea Wolf
Starship 1
Sprint 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 30, 1976?
On January 30, 1976 several famous people were born including, Andy Milonakis, Florian Keller in Munchen, Eefje Lambrecks.
Which famous people died on January 30, 1976?
Famous people died on January 30, 1976 include, Jesse "Lone Cat" Fuller, Mance Lipscomb.
What was the number one song in January 30, 1976?
The number one song in the week of January 30, 1976 was Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players in US and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in UK.
What were the top hits on January 30, 1976?
The top hits on January 30, 1976 were Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players, I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow, Love To Love You Baby by Donna Summer in US and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Glass Of Champagne by Sailor, Mamma Mia by Abba in UK.
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