What happened on Monday October 18, 1976?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1976:

• Chimpanzees Declared Endangered Species The chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) was officially placed on the list of endangered species, highlighting growing global awareness of wildlife conservation and the threats facing primate populations.
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to William N. Lipscomb Jr. William N. Lipscomb Jr. received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in understanding the structure and bonding of boron compounds, particularly his research on boranes and their unique chemical structures.
• United States Copyright Act Extension The Copyright Act of 1976 was implemented, extending copyright protection duration by an additional 20 years, significantly impacting intellectual property rights and creative industries in the United States.
• Ford Fiesta Production Launch in Valencia Ford officially commenced volume production of the Fiesta car at its Valencia plant, marking a significant milestone in the company's compact car strategy and European manufacturing expansion.
• Battle of Aishiya in Lebanon A military engagement occurred in Lebanon known as the Battle of Aishiya, reflecting the ongoing regional tensions and conflicts during this period.

Events in 1976

October 18, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1976

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1976

October 18, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New York Jets - New England Patriots : 7 - 41

October 18, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1976 can also be written as 10/18/1976 in the US and as 18/10/1976 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1976 in October 1976 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1976:

• Zhou Xun

  Zhou Xun is a renowned Chinese actress and singer, known for her versatile performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Suzhou River'...

• Lorène Cazals

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on October 18th

Famous people died on October 18, 1976:

• Viswanatha Satyanarayana

  Indian poet and author (d. 1976).

• Yorgos Javellas
• Giacomo Lercaro

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on October 18th

October 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1976 was If You Leave Me Now by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Chicago - If You Leave Me Now
2. Rick Dees - Disco Duck (Part 1)
3. Walter Murphy - A Fifth Of Beethoven
4. Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
5. Orleans - Still The One

October 18, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1976 was Mississippi by Pussycat, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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 18, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1976 was The Rubberband Man by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
2. The O'Jays - Message In Our Music
3. Commodores - Just To Be Close To You
4. L.T.D. - Love Ballad
5. Norman Connors - You Are My Starship

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1976 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 1976

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Someone born on October 18, 1976 is:

48 years 6 months old,

or 582 months and 16 days old,

or 2532 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17730 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1976?

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 18, 1976.

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