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February 23, 1976 was the 54th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 23, 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 23, 1976, who was born and died on February 23, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Theme From S.W.A.T. by Rhythm Heritage), movies (e.g. Robin and Marian, directed by Richard Lester), TV series (e.g. Freiwillige Feuerwehr) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1976?
- February 23, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1976?
- February 23, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1976?
What day of the week was February 23, 1976?
February 23, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 54th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1976 can also be written as 2/23/1976 in the US and as 23/2/1976 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1976 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 12:49 pm.
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 23, 1976?
Famous people born on February 23, 1976:
![Kelly Macdonald]()
Kelly MacdonaldScottish actress known for her roles in Trainspotting and Boardwalk Empire.
![Aaron Aziz]()
Aaron AzizMovie actor.
- Scott Elarton
American baseball player.
- Chantal Sutherland
Chantal Sutherland is a former jockey turned entrepreneur.
- Lorne Balfe
Scottish composer known for his work in film, television, and video games.
- Satoshi Yoneyama
Japanese wrestler.
- Jeff O'Neill
Richmond hill; nhl center (hartford whalers).
- Dmitriy Dudarev
Hockey forward (team kazakhstan olympics- 1998).
- Angelo Rossi
- Omar Ghayatt
- Katia Guerreiro
- Rafael Mateos
- Susumu Ōki
- Víctor Sánchez del Amo
- Rafael Əmirbəyov
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
![Emily Blunt]()
Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
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February 23, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 1 month old,
or 577 months and 28 days old,
or 2512 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17589 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1976?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1976.
February 23, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1976:
- Constantine P. Cavafy
Greek painter known for his colorful and expressive artworks.
- L. S. Lowry
English painter (b. 1887).
- Fuzzy Knight
Actor (gun town ragtime cowboy joe), passes away at 74.
- Renato Grasselli
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
![Florence Rice]()
Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1976:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1976:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and February 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1976 was Theme From S.W.A.T. by Rhythm Heritage, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T.
- Paul Simon - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
- The Miracles - Love Machine (Part 1)
- Eric Carmen - All By Myself
- The Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
February 23, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 23, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Four Seasons - December '63
- Slik - Forever And Ever
- Abba - Mamma Mia
- Tina Charles - I Love To Love
- Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
February 23, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1976 was Sweet Thing by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.
February 23, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and February 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
- Commodores - Sweet Love
- The Sylvers - Boogie Fever
- Barry White - Let The Music Play
- Joe Simon - I Need You, You Need Me
February 23, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Robin and Marian
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Richard Harris
Country: United States of America
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
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
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Sykes
Starring: Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee, Honor Blackman, Denholm Elliott
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
February 23, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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
Release year: 1976
When the Boat Comes In
Release year: 1975
Written by: James Mitchell
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
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Giles Foster
Family
Release year: 1976
Country: United States of America
February 23, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Choirboys
By: Joseph Wambaugh
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 …
Curtain
By: Agatha Christie
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 Russians
By: Hedrick Smith
Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.
Angels
By: Billy Graham
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.
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
February 23, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Death Race
F-1
Night Driver
Breakout
Bigfoot Bonkers
Who was the US President on February 23, 1976?
On February 23, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1976?
On February 23, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1976?
On February 23, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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.
