What happened on Sunday October 10, 1976?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1976:

• Taiwanese Governor Targeted in Letter Bomb Attack Taiwan's Governor Hsieh Tung-ming was injured in a politically motivated letter bomb attack by a pro-independence activist, reflecting the complex political tensions in Taiwan during the 1970s.
• New Jersey Meadowlands Stadium Opens The New Jersey Meadowlands Stadium, home of the New York Giants, was inaugurated, marking a significant moment in NFL stadium history. This venue would become an iconic sports facility in the New York metropolitan area.
• Oldest Marathon Runner Sets Record Dimitrion Yordanidis, a remarkable 98-year-old Greek athlete, completed a marathon, demonstrating extraordinary endurance by finishing the race in 7 hours and 33 minutes. His achievement highlights the potential of human resilience and challenges age-related limitations in athletic performance.
• DUPE: Giants Stadium Opening Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey officially opened with an NFL game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys won 24-14 in front of 76,042 fans, inaugurating this significant sports venue.
• Passing of Jazz Singer Connee Boswell Connee Boswell, a notable singer known for her performances in 'Pete Kelly's Blue', passed away at the age of 68. Boswell was a significant figure in the jazz and popular music scene of her era.

Events in 1976

October 10, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1976

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1976

October 10, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 0 - 30
• Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 14 - 17
• Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 19 - 20
• Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 24 - 14
• Denver Broncos - Houston Oilers : 3 - 17

October 10, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 284th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1976 can also be written as 10/10/1976 in the US and as 10/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1976 in October 1976 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1976:

• Bob Burnquist

  Legendary Brazilian-American professional skateboarder, known for pioneering innovative tricks and multiple X Games gold medals.

• Shane Doan

  Professional Canadian ice hockey player who spent most of his career with the Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes franchise, known for his...

• Pat Burrell

  Major League Baseball player who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies, known for his power hitting and significant role in the...

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1976:

• Silvana Armenulić

  Bosnian singer and actress (b. 1939).

• Mirsada Mirjana Bajraktarević

  Bosnian singer-songwriter (b. 1951).

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1976 was A Fifth Of Beethoven by Walter Murphy, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
2. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
3. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
4. Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
5. Chicago - If You Leave Me Now

October 10, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Pussycat - Mississippi
2. Abba - Dancing Queen
3. Demis Roussos - When Forever Has Gone
4. Rod Stewart - Sailing
5. The Real Thing - Can't Get By Without You

October 10, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1976 was Just To Be Close To You by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
2. Tyrone Davis - Give It Up (turn It Loose)
3. KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
4. The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
5. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1976 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:43 pm and setting at 10:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1976.

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Someone born on October 10, 1976 is:

48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 14 days old,

or 2536 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17758 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1976?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 10, 1976.

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