What happened on Monday May 31, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1976:

• Ronald Reagan's Texas Primary Victory Former California Governor Ronald Reagan scored a significant political victory by defeating incumbent U.S. President Gerald Ford in the Texas primary, winning the state's 96 delegates. This win was a crucial moment in Reagan's path to becoming the Republican presidential nominee.
• Syria's Intervention in Lebanese Civil War Syria dramatically shifted its geopolitical stance by intervening in the Lebanese Civil War, opposing the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), a group it had previously supported. This intervention marked a significant turning point in regional Middle Eastern politics.
• Death of Jacques Monod, Nobel Prize-Winning Biologist Jacques Monod, a renowned French biologist and Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. Monnet was a significant figure in molecular biology, known for his groundbreaking work on gene regulation and the operon model.
• The Who Sets World Record for Loudest Concert The legendary rock band The Who set a world record for the loudest concert in history, measuring an ear-splitting 126 decibels at The Valley in Charlton, London. This event highlighted the band's reputation for high-energy, thunderous performances.
• Southampton F.C. Wins FA Cup Final Southampton F.C. achieved a remarkable 1-0 upset victory against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, securing England's prestigious soccer football championship tournament.

Events in 1976

May 31, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1976

Newspapers from 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.

May 31, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1976:

• Colin Farrell

  Colin Farrell is a prominent Irish actor known for his versatile roles in films like 'Tigerland', 'Hart's War', and numerous other...

• Mashona Washington

  Mashona Washington is an American professional tennis player who competed at various levels of professional tennis.

• Matt Harpring

  Matt Harpring is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and later transitioned to becoming a sportscaster.

• Douglas Stuart

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1976:

• Jacques Monod

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

• Rachel Auerbach
• Luigia Tincani

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 31st

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.

1. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
2. Wings - Silly Love Songs
3. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
4. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
5. Pratt and McClain - 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.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - 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 music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
2. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
3. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
4. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
5. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1976 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1976

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Someone born on May 31, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 25 days old,

or 2555 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17891 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1976?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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