July 2, 1976, was a Friday. It was 48 years, 4 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
What happened on July 2, 1976?
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 2, 1976:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "The Omen" was at the top of the box office on July 2, 1976.
This date was 17,674 days ago. Approximately 589 months have passed. It was the 184th day of 1976, in week 27. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 48 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 1976 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 196 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Friday, July 2, 1976. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
In America, the July 4th celebrations are fast approaching. The summer of 1976 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Silly Love Songs" by Wings is at the top of the singles charts, while "You To Me Are Everything" by Real Thing is the number-one song in the UK.
Gerald Ford is the President of the United States, and the movie The Omen is at the top of the box office. James Callaghan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Because it's 1976, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of ABBA, Queen, Chicago, Elton John, Kiki Dee, Wings and Rod Stewart.
In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts. A horror film called "The Omen" is being played in movie theaters at the moment. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Anissa Jones, Rosalind Russell, Tommy Bolin, and Freddie Prinze would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "McMillan & Wife", "Soul Train", "Sanford and Son", and "Happy Days". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tank", "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", and "Breakout". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", "All in the Family", and "The Great Grape Ape Show".
Popular toys at the moment include Twister mat, Risk board game, Connect Four, and Micronauts.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 2, 1976.
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Notable events that happened close to July 2, 1976.
Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.
Television shows that people were watching in July 1976:
1976 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Fiesta, the Pontiac Phoenix, the BMW 6 Series, the Dodge Aspen, the Volvo 300 Series, and the Plymouth Sapporo.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1976:
Toys and games that were popular in 1976:
Popular video games that people were playing in July 1976.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1976.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out July 2, 1982, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 2.
US Supreme Court justice Deceased
Born on July 2, 1908
He turned 68 on this day in 1976.
Gerald Ford was the President of the United States on July 2, 1976.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Liam Cosgrave was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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