Monday May 31, 1976: on this day

May 31, 1976 was the 152nd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 31, 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 May 31, 1976, who was born and died on May 31, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Hangover by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Midway, directed by Jack Smight), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1976?


May 31, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1976 can also be written as 5/31/1976 in the US and as 31/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1976:

  • Syria intervenes in the lebanese civil war in opposition to the palestine liberation organization, whom it had previously supported.

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May 31, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 31, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 May 31, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Who was born on May 31, 1976?


Famous people born on May 31, 1976:

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Rosemary Barton

    Canadian political journalist and host of Power & Politics on CBC News.

  • Marieke Hardy

    Australian writer, columnist, and television producer.

  • Mashona Washington

    American tennis player.

  • Matt Harpring

    American basketball player and sportscaster.

  • Heart Phoenix

    American author known for her novels exploring themes of love and loss.

  • Hud Hudler

    Former MLB player who had a successful career in baseball.

  • Tonka Tomicic

    Chilean television host and model miss world chile 1995.

  • Douglas Stuart
  • Nicola Veccia Scavalli
  • Stefan Bärlin
  • Alex Calderoni
  • Emanuele Inglese
  • Steve Jenkner
  • Roar Ljøkelsøy

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

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May 31, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 29 days old,

or 2495 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17469 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 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 May 31, 1976?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1976.

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May 31, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1976:

  • Jacques Monod

    A french biologist was awarded the nobel prize in physiology or medicine in 1965.

  • Martha Mitchell

    John mitchell's wife, 57 years old, has died in new york.

  • Luigia Tincani
  • Rachel Auerbach
  • Elmer George

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 31st

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May 31, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1976:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1976:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 31st and June 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Hangover
  2. - Silly Love Songs
  3. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
  4. - Misty Blue
  5. - Happy Days

May 31, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fernando
  2. - Save Your Kisses For Me
  3. - No Charge
  4. - Jungle Rock
  5. - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 31, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1976 was Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

May 31, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 31st and June 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Young Hearts Run Free
  2. - I'll Be Good To You
  3. - I Want You
  4. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  5. - Kiss And Say Goodbye

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May 31, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Midway

Midway

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford

Country: United States of America

Silent Movie

Silent Movie

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Sid Caesar

Country: United States of America

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Nicolas Gessner

Starring: Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman

Country: United States of America

Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger, John Cassisi

Country: United States of America

May 31, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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:

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Valerie Faris

The Jacksons

The Jacksons

Release year: 1976

Starring: Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson

Country: United States of America

Standing Room Only

Standing Room Only

Release year: 1976

Starring: Frank Langella, Red Skelton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Susan Clark

Country: United States of America

May 31, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 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 Gemini Contenders by Robert Ludlum

The Gemini Contenders

By:

Salonika, Greece: December 1939. A clandestine order monks sets out on a desperate mission in the dark of night: transport a mysterious vault from a high-altitude hiding place to rescue a group of monks.

Spandau by Albert Speer

Spandau

By:

This book is among the most remarkable ever written. The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials convicted the prisoners of writing. They were forbidden to use any typewriters.

The Deep by Peter Benchley

The Deep

By:

A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.

The Boys From Brazil by Ira Levin

The Boys From Brazil

By:

The classic thriller about Dr. Josef Mengele and his nightmarish plot for the restoration of the Third Reich. Dr. Josef Mengele is alive and hiding in South America. He gathers former colleagues to embark on a terrifying project: the creation …

May 31, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 31, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Colossal Cave Adventure

Colossal Cave Adventure

Platform: Many (initially PDP-10)

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: CRL

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Breakout

Breakout

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Bigfoot Bonkers

Bigfoot Bonkers

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Snake

Publisher: Meadows Games

history

Who was the US President on May 31, 1976?

On May 31, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1976?

On May 31, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1976?

On May 31, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. 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 May 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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 May 1976?

May 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1976 calendar looked like.

Monday May 31, 1976