Monday January 26, 1976: on this day

January 26, 1976 was the 26th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 1976, who was born and died on January 26, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players), movies (e.g. Gable and Lombard, directed by Sidney J. Furie), TV series (e.g. State Of Emergency) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1976?


January 26, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 26th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1976 can also be written as 1/26/1976 in the US and as 26/1/1976 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1976 in January 1976 calendar

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January 26, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1976:

  • 6th afc-nfc pro bowl, nfc wins 23-20
  • Israel opens "good fence" to lebanon.
  • Belgium catholic elite start amnesty campaign for war criminals.

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January 26, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 26, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 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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January 26, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 01:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Who was born on January 26, 1976?


Famous people born on January 26, 1976:

  • Gilles Marini
    Gilles Marini

    Gilles marini is a french-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'brothers & sisters' and 'switched at birth'.

  • Yasmine Belmadi

    French actor who was featured in 13 films.

  • Tye Tribbett

    Tye Tribbett is a Grammy Award-winning gospel musician and singer.

  • Hitomi

    Japanese singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Paul Byrne

    Australian 800m runner (olympics-1996).

  • Willie Adler

    American guitar player.

  • Shirin Soraya
  • Loredana Trigilia
  • Aleksej Lebedinec
  • Georgia Luzi
  • Marco Ruggiero
  • Antonio Salvatore Trevisi

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 3 days old,

or 2513 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17595 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 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 26, 1976?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 26, 1976.

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January 26, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1976:

  • João Branco Núncio

    Portuguese bullfighter (b. 1901).

  • Gabriele Allegra

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

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January 26, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1976:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1976:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1976 was Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Rollercoaster
  2. - I Write The Songs
  3. - Love To Love You Baby
  4. - You Sexy Thing
  5. - I Love Music (Part 1)

January 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1976 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 26, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Glass Of Champagne
  3. - Mamma Mia
  4. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  5. - In Dulce Jubilo / On Horseback

January 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1976 was Sing A Song by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 26, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sing A Song
  2. - Inseparable
  3. - Turning Point
  4. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)
  5. - Love To Love You Baby

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January 26, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gable and Lombard

Gable and Lombard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

January 26, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:

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

The Practice

The Practice

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

January 26, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

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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.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

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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 …

Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow

Humboldt'S Gift

By:

"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.

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

Angels by Billy Graham

Angels

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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.

January 26, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Race

Death Race

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1976?

On January 26, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1976?

On January 26, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1976?

On January 26, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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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