What happened on Wednesday June 30, 1976?

About June 30th, 1976, in brief:

  • Historical events: A historic counter-terrorism operation by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully rescued 102 hostages from Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The daring nighttime mission, led by Yoni Netanyahu (who was killed during the operation), resulted in the elimination of all hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers. This event became a landmark moment in counter-terrorism strategy and Israeli military history, demonstrating extraordinary special forces capabilities.
  • Day of the week: June 30th, 1976 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Silly Love Songs by Wings
  • #1 UK song: Combine Harvester by The Wurzels
  • Popular movie: Sparkle directed by Salim Akil

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June 30, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 30, 1976:

  • Entebbe Raid: Dramatic Hostage Rescue A historic counter-terrorism operation by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully rescued 102 hostages from Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The daring nighttime mission, led by Yoni Netanyahu (who was killed during the operation), resulted in the elimination of all hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers. This event became a landmark moment in counter-terrorism strategy and Israeli military history, demonstrating extraordinary special forces capabilities.
  • First Lady Betty Ford Highlights Women's Rights First Lady Betty Ford opens the 'Remember the Ladies' exhibit in Plymouth, Massachusetts, showcasing the historical contributions of women in establishing the United States. Inspired by a poignant letter from a six-year-old questioning women's equality, Mrs. Ford used the platform to support and encourage the ongoing women's rights movement, symbolizing the era's growing consciousness about gender equality.
  • John Walker Sets 2000m World Record New Zealand athlete John Walker sets a remarkable world record in the 2000 metre race, completing the distance in an impressive time of 4:51.4, showcasing his exceptional athletic prowess and establishing a significant milestone in middle-distance running.

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

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What day of the week was June 30, 1976?


June 30, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1976 can also be written as 6/30/1976 in the US and as 30/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 30, 1976?


Famous people born on June 30, 1976:

  • Tamara Sedmak

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June 30, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 30, 1976:

  • Firpo Marberry

    American baseball manager and player (d. 1976).

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June 30, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 30, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Silly Love Songs youtube
  2. - Afternoon Delight youtube
  3. - Misty Blue youtube
  4. - Sara Smile youtube
  5. - Shop Around youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Combine Harvester youtube
  2. - You To Me Are Everything youtube
  3. - Silly Love Songs youtube
  4. - No Charge youtube
  5. - You Just Might See Me Cry youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  3. - Kiss And Say Goodbye youtube
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - This Masquerade
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June 30, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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

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

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June 30, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 30, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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How old is someone born on June 30, 1976?


Someone born on June 30, 1976 is:

48 years 10 months old,

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or 17850 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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