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October 04, 1976 was the 278th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 04, 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 October 04, 1976, who was born and died on October 04, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy), movies (e.g. The Inheritance, directed by Mauro Bolognini), TV series (e.g. Stay Tuned) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 04, 1976?
- October 04, 1976: What happened on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 04, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 04, 1976?
- October 04, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
- October 04, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 04, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 04, 1976?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1976?
- Who was the Pope on October 04, 1976?
What day of the week was October 04, 1976?
October 04, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 04, 1976 can also be written as 10/4/1976 in the US and as 4/10/1976 in UK and Europe.
October 04, 1976: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 04, 1976:
- Supreme court lifts 1972 ban on death penalty for convicted murderers
- Us agriculture secretary earl butz resigns due to telling a racial joke.
- Official launch of the intercity 125 high speed train (hst).
- Cubana flight 455 crashes due to a bomb placed by anti-fidel castro terrorists, after taking off from bridgetown, barbados. all 73 people on board are killed.
- Students gathering at thammasat university in bangkok, thailand are massacred, while protesting the return of ex-dictator thanom kittikachorn by a coalition of right-wing paramilitary and government forces, triggering the return of the military to government.
- In san francisco, during his second televised debate with jimmy carter, u.s. president gerald ford stumbles when he declares that ampquotthere is no soviet domination of eastern europeampquot (there is at the time).
- The cultural revolution in china concludes upon the capture of the gang of four.
October 04, 1976: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Minnesota Vikings : 6 - 17
October 04, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 04, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 04, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 04, 1976 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 October 04, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 04:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1976.
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Who was born on October 04, 1976?
Famous people born on October 04, 1976:
![Alicia Silverstone]()
Alicia SilverstoneAmerican actress, producer and author.
- Mauro Camoranesi
Manager and footballer from argentina-italian.
- Eva Galperin
Eva Galperin is the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- Elisandro Naressi Roos
Brazilian footballer.
- Ueli Steck
Swiss mountaineer and rock climber (d. 2017).
- Craig Young
English actor screenwriter and producer.
- Santiago
Brazilian footballer.
- Carla Harvey
Metal singer.
- Elisandro Roos
Brazilian footballer.
- Craig Robert Young
- Žydrūnas Urbonas
- Valerio Vigliar
- Owen Heary
- Amr Fahim
- Claudisabel
- Clarisse Machanguana
Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:
![Susan Sarandon]()
Susan SarandonAmerican actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.
![Christoph Waltz]()
Christoph WaltzChristoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...
![Dakota Johnson]()
Dakota JohnsonAmerican celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.
![Julien Clerc]()
Julien ClercFrench chanson and pop singer.
![Liev Schreiber]()
Liev SchreiberHe was an american actor on stage and screen.
![Anne Rice]()
Anne RiceAmerican writer.
![Wendy Makkena]()
Wendy MakkenaAmerican actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.
![Paco León]()
Paco LeónSpanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.
![Melissa Benoist]()
Melissa BenoistAmerican actress and singer.
![Rocío Dúrcal]()
Rocío DúrcalSpanish actress and singer (d. 2006).
October 04, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years 6 months old,
or 570 months and 14 days old,
or 2480 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17363 days old,
if you were born on October 04, 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 October 04, 1976?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1976?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1976.
October 04, 1976: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 04, 1976:
- Alexander Gray
Singer (this is music) dies at 74.
What famous deaths happened on October 4th?
Famous deaths on October 4th:
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![Norman Wisdom]()
Norman WisdomEnglish actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).
![Tom Bell]()
Tom BellEnglish actor on stage and in film (born 1933).
![Jill Bennett]()
Jill BennettActress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.
- Dreden Rembrandt
Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.
- Evelean Rembrandt
Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Wildon Rembrandt
Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.
- Arles Rembrandt
A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Janace Joplin
Janace Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was a major figure of the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s.
- Mercedies Sosa
Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 4th
October 04, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 04, 1976:
- World Space Week, 4-10 October
October 04, 1976: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 04, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1976 was A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
- Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
- Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
- Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
October 04, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 04, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pussycat - Mississippi
- Abba - Dancing Queen
- Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
- Rod Stewart - Sailing
- The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You
October 04, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.
October 04, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 04, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 4th and October 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
- Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
- KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
- The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
- Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
October 04, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 04, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Inheritance
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Dominique Sanda, Fabio Testi, Gigi Proietti
God Told Me To
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Larry Cohen
Starring: Tony Lo Bianco, Deborah Raffin, Sandy Dennis, Sylvia Sidney
Mandinga
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Mario Pinzauti
Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo
Country: Italy
Car Wash
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, Darrow Igus, Otis Day
Country: United States of America
Marathon Man
Release year: 1976
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane
Country: United States of America
October 04, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 04, 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:
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Chorlton and the Wheelies
Release year: 1976
Starring: Joe Lynch
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gribouille
Release year: 1976
Ivan the Terrible
Release year: 1976
Directed by: Peter Moers
Bonjour Paris
Release year: 1976
October 04, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 04, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Touch Not The Cat
By: Mary Stewart
Bryony Ashley is well aware that her grand estate, once beautiful and elegant, is now a place of terror and shadow.
Ordinary People
By: Judith Guest
Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Agent In Place
By: Helen MacInnes
Chuck Kelso is an idealist. He only intended to leak a top-secret NATO memo to the media, but he soon finds it in the hands a Russian.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
October 04, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 04, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blockade
Indy 4
Indy 4
Sprint 2
Datsun 280 ZZZAP
Who was the US President on October 04, 1976?
On October 04, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1976?
On October 04, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 04, 1976?
On October 04, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 4th?
October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. 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 October 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
- 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)
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 October 1976?
October 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
