Wednesday March 31, 1976: on this day

March 31, 1976 was the 91st day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 31, 1976, who was born and died on March 31, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Disco Lady by Johnnie Taylor), movies (e.g. The River Niger, directed by Krishna Shah), TV series (e.g. Battle Of The Sexes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 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

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March 31, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1976:

  • Cleveland cavaliers clinch their first ever nba playoff berth.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 31, 1976
  • The new jersey supreme court rules that coma patient karen ann quinlan can be disconnected from her ventilator. she remains comatose and dies in 1985.
  • Apple computer company is formed by steve jobs and steve wozniak.
  • Conrail (consolidated rails corporation) is formed by the u.s. government, to take control of 13 major northeast class-1 railroads that had filed for bankruptcy protection. conrail takes control at midnight, as a government-owned and operated railroad until 1986, when it is sold to the public.
  • The jovian-plutonian gravitational effect is first reported by astronomer patrick moore.
  • Rwanda recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).

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

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


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

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 31st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 31, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on March 31, 1976?


Famous people born on March 31, 1976:

  • Cederic Cedergren

    Founder of the popular text editor Sublime Text.

  • Graeme Smith

    Scottish swimmer.

  • Howard Frier

    American basketball player.

  • Igors Sļesarčuks

    Latvian-russian footballer.

  • Rich Clementi

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Guy Mariano

    American skateboarder.

  • Josh Saviano

    American actor and lawyer.

  • Alan Tern

    Singaporean actor.

  • Amanda Moody

    Orem, utah -- miss america - utah (1996).

  • Anthony B

    Jamaican dj and singer.

  • Shawty Lo

    Rapper.

  • Ganda

    Comedian.

  • Ashton Moore

    American porn actress.

  • Mélanie Coste
  • Lil' Keke
  • Joaquín De Luz
  • Roberto González Valdés
  • Hanna Sorokina

Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:

  • Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor

    Scottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.

  • Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Richard Chamberlain
    Richard Chamberlain

    American actor, seen in tv and film.

  • Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones

    American actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.

  • Jessica Szohr
    Jessica Szohr

    American actress.

  • Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman

    Tv actress.

  • Alejandro Amenábar
    Alejandro Amenábar

    Chilean-spanish screenwriter and director.

  • Isabella Ferrari
    Isabella Ferrari

    Italian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.

  • William McNamara
    William McNamara

    American producer and actor.

  • Eddie Quillan
    Eddie Quillan

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").

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March 31, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 19 days old,

or 2502 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17520 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 31, 1976?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 31st 2024.

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

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

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March 31, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 1976:

  • Paul Strand

    American photographer and director (b. 1890).

  • Angelo Pochissimo

What famous deaths happened on March 31st?

Famous deaths on March 31st:

  • Brandon Lee
    Brandon Lee

    American actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Ronnie Corbett
    Ronnie Corbett

    Scots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.

  • Anne Gwynne
    Anne Gwynne

    American film actress (born 1918).

  • Gene Lockhart
    Gene Lockhart

    American actor, "going my way", dies at 65.

  • Ralph Forbes
    Ralph Forbes

    Actor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.

  • Shirley Mills
    Shirley Mills

    American actress and dancer (d.2010).

  • Izacc Newton

    Renowned physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

  • Rissie Owens

    Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.

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

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March 31, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 31, 1976:

  • Freedom Day in Malta.
  • Blessed Hendrik Werner
  • New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
  • CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.

Saints celebrated on March 31, 1976:

  • Saint Cornelia
  • Saint Amos
  • Saint Benjamin
  • Saint Balbina of Rome
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March 31, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 31, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 29th and April 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

March 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - Dream Weaver
  3. - Lonely Night (Angel Face)
  4. - Let Your Love Flow
  5. - 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.

March 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love To Love
  2. - Love Really Hurts Without You
  3. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  4. - Convoy
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

March 31, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Lady
  2. - He's A Friend
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Happy Music
  5. - Daylight

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March 31, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 31, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The River Niger

The River Niger

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Krishna Shah

Starring: Cicely Tyson, James Earl Jones, Louis Gossett Jr., Glynn Turman

Caddie

Caddie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Donald Crombie

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

All the President's Men

All the President's Men

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

The Bad News Bears

The Bad News Bears

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Joyce Van Patten

Country: United States of America

March 31, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

March 31, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 31, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

The Adams Chronicles by Jack Shepherd

The Adams Chronicles

By:

The Adams Chronicles is a text-and-picture history of four generations from one of America's most prominent families. It tells the story largely in their own words, mainly through letters and diaries.

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

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Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

By:

Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

Bring On The Empty Horses by David Niven

Bring On The Empty Horses

By:

David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.

March 31, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 31, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on March 31, 1976?

On March 31, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1976?

On March 31, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 31, 1976?

On March 31, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 31st?

March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.

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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 March 1976?

March 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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