Friday January 02, 1976: on this day

January 02, 1976 was the 2nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1976, who was born and died on January 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1976?


January 02, 1976 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1976 can also be written as 1/2/1976 in the US and as 2/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 02, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1976:

  • The gale of january 1976 begins, resulting in coastal flooding around the southern north sea coasts, affecting countries from ireland to yugoslavia and causing at least 82 deaths and us$1.3 billion in damage.

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January 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Who was born on January 02, 1976?


Famous people born on January 02, 1976:

  • Paz Vega
    Paz Vega

    Paz vega is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as sex and lucia and spanglish.

  • Danilo Di Luca

    Danilo di luca is an italian former professional road racing cyclist known for winning the 2007 giro d'italia and for his involvement in...

  • Gabrielle Bell

    Gabrielle Bell is a talented cartoonist known for her unique storytelling and illustrations.

  • Hrysopiyi Devetzi

    Greek triple jumper.

  • Cletidus Hunt

    American football player.

  • Mahee Paiement

    Canadian actress.

  • Laura Alonso Padín
  • Chrysopīgī Devetzī
  • Nicolas Goussé
  • Joseph Limeburner
  • Erik Masoero
  • Patricia de León
  • Paz Vega (Paz Campos Trigo

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 26 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17618 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1976?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1976.

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January 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1976:

  • Maynard Parker

    Maynard Parker was a renowned American journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Danny Reddin
  • Raphael J. Sevilla
  • Antonio Romano

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1976:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1976 was Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saturday Night
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Let's Do It Again

January 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  3. - I Believe In Father Christmas
  4. - Glass Of Champagne
  5. - Let's Twist Again / The Twist

January 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1976 was Walk Away From Love by David Ruffin, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Walk Away From Love
  2. - Sing A Song
  3. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  4. - Love Rollercoaster
  5. - Love Machine (Part 1)

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January 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 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

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Rooster Cogburn

Rooster Cogburn

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Stuart Millar

Starring: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Jordan

Country: United States of America

January 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

January 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

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David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

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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 …

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

By:

If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

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.

January 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1976?

On January 02, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1976?

On January 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1976?

On January 02, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1976?

January 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1976 calendar looked like.

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