What happened on Wednesday March 31, 1976?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1976:

• Apple Computer Company Founded Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak officially form Apple Computer Company, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most influential technology companies in history. This startup in a garage would revolutionize personal computing and later transform multiple industries including mobile technology, digital music, and consumer electronics.
• Karen Ann Quinlan Right-to-Die Case The New Jersey Supreme Court rules that Karen Anne Quinlan, a young woman in a persistent vegetative state, may be disconnected from her respirator. This landmark medical ethics and legal decision became a pivotal moment in defining patient autonomy and end-of-life rights in the United States.
• Conrail Established to Rescue Northeastern Railroads The U.S. government creates Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) to consolidate and rescue 13 bankrupt major Northeast Class-1 railroads. This government-owned railroad would operate until 1986, providing critical transportation infrastructure and preventing a complete collapse of rail services in the Northeastern United States.
• Jovian-Plutonian Gravitational Effect Reported Renowned astronomer Patrick Moore first reports the theoretical Jovian-Plutonian gravitational effect, contributing to astronomical research and understanding of planetary interactions.
• Rwanda Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Rwanda officially recognizes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic gesture related to the Western Sahara conflict and international recognition efforts.

Events in 1976

March 31, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1976

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1976

March 31, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 91st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1976 can also be written as 3/31/1976 in the US and as 31/3/1976 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1976 in March 1976 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1976:

• Mélanie Coste

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1976:

• Paul Strand

  American photographer and director (b. 1890).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
3. Captain and Tennille - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
4. Bellamy Brothers - Let Your Love Flow
5. Rufus - Sweet Thing

March 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1976 was I Love To Love by Tina Charles, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Tina Charles - I Love To Love
2. Billy Ocean - Love Really Hurts Without You
3. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
4. CW McCall - Convoy
5. The Four Seasons - December '63

March 31, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1976 was Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Disco Lady
2. Eddie Kendricks - He's A Friend
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. The Blackbyrds - Happy Music
5. Bobby Womack - Daylight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1976

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Someone born on March 31, 1976 is:

49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 13 days old,

or 2562 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17940 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1976?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 31, 1976.

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