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.

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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 in December 1976 calendar

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December 31, 1976: What happened on that day?


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December 31, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 31, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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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?


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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
    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
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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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 19 days old,

or 2463 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17245 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 287 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.

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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
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    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

    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
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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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.
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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:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  3. - The Rubberband Man
  4. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  5. - 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:

  1. - Don't Give Up On Us
  2. - Under The Moon Of Love
  3. - When A Child Is Born
  4. - Somebody To Love
  5. - 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:

  1. - Car Wash
  2. - Dazz
  3. - Hot Line
  4. - Enjoy Yourself
  5. - Do It To My Mind

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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:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith

King Kong

King Kong

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann

Country: United States of America

Island of Death

Island of Death

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nico Mastorakis

Starring: Robert Behling, Jane Lyle, Jessica Dublin, Gerard Gonalons

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:

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

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:

The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

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Paperback.

Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell

Ceremony Of The Innocent

By:

One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

By:

This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler

Raise The Titanic!

By:

Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rescue crucial material from the most notorious maritime disaster. This #1 New York Times bestseller is the result of orders from the Pentagon.

Dolores by Jacqueline Susann

Dolores

By:

This is Dolores Ryan's tragic, intense story. She was the young, fashionable widow of an assassinated American president. Dolores is too poor to support her extravagant lifestyle and too lonely for fulfillment as a woman after his death.

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:

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

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.

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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),

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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.

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