Sunday January 04, 1976: on this day

January 04, 1976 was the 4th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 04, 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 04, 1976, who was born and died on January 04, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 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 4th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1976?


January 04, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 4th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1976 can also be written as 1/4/1976 in the US and as 4/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 04, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1976:

  • Candide closes at broadway theater nyc after 740 performances
  • Home sweet homer opens and closes at palace theater, new york city
  • The reavey and o'dowd killings take place (part of the troubles in northern ireland)
  • The troubles: the ulster volunteer force shoots dead six irish catholic civilians in county armagh, northern ireland. the next day, gunmen would shoot dead ten protestant civilians nearby in retaliation.

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January 04, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 37 - 7
  • Oakland Raiders - Pittsburgh Steelers : 10 - 16
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January 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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19%

The moon phase on January 04, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 09:10 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 04, 1976?


Famous people born on January 04, 1976:

  • Seth Grahame-Smith

    Seth grahame-smith is an american author known for his best-selling novels such as 'pride and prejudice and zombies' and 'abraham lincoln:...

  • Ted Lilly

    American baseball player.

  • Benoit Joachim

    Luxembourg cyclist.

  • Bülent Ceylan

    German comedian and kabarett performer.

  • August Diehl
    August Diehl
  • Shiro Amano
  • Chris Klein
  • Dave Malloy
  • Jurij Metlušenko
  • Jason Mayélé
  • Tor Egil Horn
  • Diego Dibós
  • Massimo Di Stefano

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 24 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17616 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 04, 1976?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1976.

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January 04, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1976:

  • Jan B Cammans

    Flemish actor (brothers karamazov), is killed at 84.

  • Giuseppe Peretti
  • Rudolph Minkowski

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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holidays

January 04, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1976:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1976 was Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 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

Inn of the Damned

Inn of the Damned

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Terry Bourke

Starring: Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Fürst

January 04, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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 04, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Power! by Michael Korda

Power!

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This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts

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.

The Greek Treasure by Irving Stone

The Greek Treasure

By:

A fictionalized narrative of the derided by determined efforts of German traveler-archaeologist, Henry Schliemann, and his second wife, Sophia Engastromenos, to excavate the sites of Homeric Troy and ancient Mycenae

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

By:

Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

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 …

January 04, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Quiz

history

Who was the US President on January 04, 1976?

On January 04, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1976?

On January 04, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1976?

On January 04, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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history

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.

Sunday January 4, 1976