Friday December 31, 1976: on this day
December 31, 1976 was the 366th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 31, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1976, who was born and died on December 31, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Zur See) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1976?
- December 31, 1976: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1976?
- December 31, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1976?
What day of the week was December 31, 1976?
December 31, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 366th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1976 can also be written as 12/31/1976 in the US and as 31/12/1976 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 31, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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December 31, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:20 pm and setting at 03:43 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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Who was born on December 31, 1976?
Famous people born on December 31, 1976:
- Bassy Ikpi
Nigerian-American author known for her powerful memoirs and poetry.
- Vanessa Kerry
American family of note, second of two daughters by senator john forbes kerry.
- Clayton Morris
Former Fox News anchor and journalist.
- Aziza Brahim
Aziza Brahim is a Sahrawi singer and songwriter known for her music that reflects the struggles of the Sahrawi people.
- Matthew Hoggard
English cricketer.
- Luís Carreira
Portuguese motorcycle racer (b. 1976).
- Chris Terrio
Director.
- Craig Reucassel
Screenwriter and comedian from australia.
- Steve Byers
- Frédérique Bangué
- Ibrahima Bakayoko
- Fulvio Paganin
- Ali Ouédraogo
- Patricio Galaz
- Ivan Woods
- Günther Beck
- Ceza
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 2 months old,
or 566 months and 29 days old,
or 2465 weeks
or 17255 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 1976.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1976?
There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1976.
December 31, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1976:
- Evoleht N/A
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.
- Yohanan Aharoni
Israeli journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Rufino Alejandro
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
- Arvilla Blair
Arvilla Blair was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting and long jump.
- Winola Wilcox
Winola Wilcox was an American author known for her children's books.
- Judith Westphalen
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1976:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 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.
December 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
- Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
- Spinners - The Rubberband Man
- Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
- Boston - More Than A Feeling
December 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1976 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
- Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
- Queen - Somebody To Love
- Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
December 31, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1976 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Brick - Dazz
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
- The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
- Johnny Bristol - Do It To My Mind
December 31, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
December 31, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1976?
On December 31, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1976?
On December 31, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1976?
On December 31, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
What happened in 1976?
1976 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
- NBC replaces the peacock logo
- Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances
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What was the calendar for December 1976?
December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.