Sunday February 29, 1976: on this day

February 29, 1976 was the 60th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 29, 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 29, 1976, who was born and died on February 29, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 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 29th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1976?


February 29, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1976 can also be written as 2/29/1976 in the US and as 29/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th 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 29, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 29th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 29, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 29, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 06:45 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 29, 1976?


Famous people born on February 29, 1976:

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Katalin Kovács

    Hungarian sprint kayaker.

  • Terrence Long

    American baseball player.

  • Vonteego Cummings

    American basketball player.

  • Bryan Gillooly in Auburn

    New york; diver (olympics 1996).

  • Milaim Rama
  • Sugar Sammy
  • Emilio Merchán
  • José Reginaldo Vital

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

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February 29, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years and 19 days old,

or 576 months and 19 days old,

or 2507 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17551 days old,

if you were born on February 29, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1976?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 29, 1976.

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February 29, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1976:

  • Florence P. Dwyer

    American politician (b. 1902).

  • Paul Schallück

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

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  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

  • Ernie Courtney

    American baseball player (born 1875).

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February 29, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 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 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 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 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 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:

  1. - Theme From S.W.A.T.
  2. - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
  3. - Love Machine (Part 1)
  4. - All By Myself
  5. - December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)

February 29, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and February 29th.

February 29, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 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:

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

February 29, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 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 29, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 29, 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:

  1. - Sweet Thing
  2. - Sweet Love
  3. - Boogie Fever
  4. - Let The Music Play
  5. - I Need You, You Need Me

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February 29, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Robin and Marian

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

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

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

February 29, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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

Family

Family

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

February 29, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 29, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Russians by Hedrick Smith

The Russians

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Hedrick Smith did what all of us wish we could: He went to Russia and spoke to the people.

Memoirs by Tennessee Williams

Memoirs

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Williams, who was later called the "old Crocodile" late in his life, believed that the past was always present. This is evident in Williams' constant shifting and intermingling times, places, and events.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.

My Life by Golda Meir

My Life

By:

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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 …

February 29, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 29, 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

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1976?

On February 29, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1976?

On February 29, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1976?

On February 29, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 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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