Sunday February 22, 1976: on this day

February 22, 1976 was the 53rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 22, 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 February 22, 1976, who was born and died on February 22, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. In the Realm of the Senses, directed by Nagisa Ôshima), TV series (e.g. Freiwillige Feuerwehr) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 22nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1976?


February 22, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1976 can also be written as 2/22/1976 in the US and as 22/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1976:

  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga bent tree golf classic.

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February 22, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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 February 22nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1976 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 11:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 15, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1976.

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Who was born on February 22, 1976?


Famous people born on February 22, 1976:

  • Faan Rautenbach

    South african rugby player.

  • Didier Sevele

    French murderer who pulled a man under a train as he waited on rambuteau station, line 11, of the paris ma(c).

  • Tamara Mello
    Tamara Mello
  • Christian Wegmann
  • Christopher Isengwe
  • Matija Đulvat
  • Matthieu Louis-Jean
  • Alyssa Mastromonaco
  • Nini Bombardier

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 7 days old,

or 2509 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17568 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 February 22, 1976?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 22, 1976.

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February 22, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1976:

  • Maximina Kallinikova

    Renowned Russian ballerina known for her grace and skill.

  • Florence Ballard

    Rocker (supremes) dies from a heart attack aged 32.

  • Angela Baddeley

    London, england -- actress (ghost train tom jones).

  • Michael Polany

    Hungarian/english chemist/sociologist dies at the age of 84.

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Gerardine Macpherson

    Celebrated poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Charles Lyell

    Known as the father of modern geology, he popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 22nd

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February 22, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1976:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1976:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
  2. - Theme From S.W.A.T.
  3. - You Sexy Thing
  4. - Love To Love You Baby
  5. - Love Machine (Part 1)

February 22, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December '63
  2. - Forever And Ever
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - I Love To Love
  5. - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez

February 22, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 22, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sweet Thing
  2. - Sweet Love
  3. - Turning Point
  4. - Let The Music Play
  5. - Boogie Fever

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February 22, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In the Realm of the Senses

In the Realm of the Senses

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima

Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui

Country: United States of America

To the Devil a Daughter

To the Devil a Daughter

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Sykes

Starring: Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: United States of America

Black Shampoo

Black Shampoo

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Starring: John Daniels, Tanya Boyd, Joseph Carlo, Skip E. Lowe

Goodbye, Norma Jean

Goodbye, Norma Jean

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Larry Buchanan

Starring: Misty Rowe, Terence Locke, Patch Mackenzie, Preston Hanson

February 22, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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:

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Freiwillige Feuerwehr

Release year: 1976

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

Good Heavens

Good Heavens

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

February 22, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 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 …

Nightwork by Irwin Shaw

Nightwork

By:

Douglas Grimes is a penniless ex pilot and is looking for a way to live again. Opportunity is offered by New York City's dead body.

Power! by Michael Korda

Power!

By:

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.

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

By:

Yes, angels exist. They are real and not figments of your imagination. "If we had spiritual eyes, we could see not only an evil world and its powers but also powerful angels.

February 22, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

F-1

F-1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Outlaw

Outlaw

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600

Genre: Shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on February 22, 1976?

On February 22, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1976?

On February 22, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1976?

On February 22, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of February. 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 February 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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 February 1976?

February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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