Sunday July 04, 1976: on this day

July 04, 1976 was the 186th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 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 July 04, 1976, who was born and died on July 04, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Orde Wingate) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 4th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 04, 1976?


July 04, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 186th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1976 can also be written as 7/4/1976 in the US and as 4/7/1976 in UK and Europe.

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July 04, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1976:

  • Opening ceremony of the dai bosatsu monastery catskill mt, new york
  • Sandra palmer wins lpga bloomington golf classic bicentennial
  • Israeli commandos raid entebbe airport in uganda, rescuing all but four of the passengers and crew of an air france jetliner seized by palestinian terrorists.

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July 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 04, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 04, 1976 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:12 pm and setting at 12:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on July 04, 1976?


Famous people born on July 04, 1976:

  • Aryan Vaid

    Indian model and winner of the first season of Gladrags Manhunt.

  • Daijiro Kato

    Japanese motorcycle racer (d. 2003).

  • Yevgeniya Medvedeva

    Russian skier.

  • Joan dos Santos Nunes
  • Salvatore Onelli
  • Alessio Rimoldi
  • Marcelo Romero
  • Mayumi Yoshiyama
  • Alessandro Ploner
  • Layne Beaubien
  • Julius Bitok

Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:

  • George M. Cohan
    George M. Cohan

    George m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...

  • Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress.

  • Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint

    Eva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.

  • Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida

    After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

  • Alessio Boni
    Alessio Boni

    Italian actor.

  • Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim

    He is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.

  • Viviane Romance
    Viviane Romance

    French actress, on-screen since 1931.

  • Jenny Seagrove
    Jenny Seagrove

    Born in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.

  • René Arnoux
    René Arnoux

    He was a french race car driver who competed in 12 formula 1 seasons (1978-1989).

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


You are 47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 25 days old,

or 2490 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17435 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 04, 1976?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 04, 1976:

  • Antoni Słonimski

    Polish playwright and journalist (d. 1976).

  • Yonatan Netanyahu

    Israeli soldier and entebbe rescue command commander (born 1946).

  • Henri Eberhardt
  • Wilfried Böse
  • Juan Rejano
  • Hervé Sand
  • Ida Borochovitch (56)
  • Dora Bloch (75)

What famous deaths happened on July 4th?

Famous deaths on July 4th:

  • Eva Gabor
    Eva Gabor

    Hungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce

    American actress (born 1917).

  • Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay

    French actress in film.

  • Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes

    Port arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).

  • Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley

    Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.

  • Marri Curie

    Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.

  • Jersei Curie

    Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.

  • Thomos Jefferson

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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


Holidays on July 04, 1976:

  • Filipino-American Friendship Day
  • In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
  • United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
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July 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 04, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Afternoon Delight
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Sara Smile
  5. - Shop Around

July 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Combine Harvester
  2. - You To Me Are Everything
  3. - Silly Love Songs
  4. - No Charge
  5. - You Just Might See Me Cry

July 04, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

July 04, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 28th and July 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Something He Can Feel
  2. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  3. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  4. - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (part 1)
  5. - This Masquerade

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July 04, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 04, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor, Rico Dawson

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Lee Marvin, Oliver Reed, Robert Culp, Elizabeth Ashley

Gus

Gus

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway

Cannonball!

Cannonball!

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Starring: David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Orde Wingate

Orde Wingate

Release year: 1976

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

July 04, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

A Stranger In The Mirror by Sidney Sheldon

A Stranger In The Mirror

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LONELY MAN. Toby Temple is both a super star, and a super bastard. He is loved by his fans but plagued with suspicion and distrust.

The Canfield Decision by Spiro T. Agnew

The Canfield Decision

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This book tells the story of a vice president who was "destroyed" by his own ambition.

The R Document by Irving Wallace

The R Document

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Before the Patriot Act, there were. . . R DocumentAs violence and crime threaten America. The President proposes a bold new amendment to Constitution that will allow the

A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson

A Man Called Intrepid

By:

New York Times Bestseller! The classic story of the superspy who built a vast intelligence network that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. A Man Called Intrepid tells the story of William Stephenson, the mastermind of this first …

The West End Horror by Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

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

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

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on July 04, 1976?

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

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

On July 04, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 04, 1976?

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

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What is special about July 4th?

July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of July. 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 July 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.

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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 July 1976?

July 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1976 calendar looked like.

Sunday July 4, 1976