What happened on Sunday June 27, 1976?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1976:

• Israeli Raid on Entebbe On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139, en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, was hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations (PFLP-EO) and the German Revolutionary Cells. The hijackers diverted the plane to Entebbe, Uganda, where they were joined by additional accomplices. The hostages were held for the release of 53 militants imprisoned in Israel, Kenya, West Germany, and elsewhere. This led to the Israeli military's Operation Entebbe on July 3–4, 1976, which successfully rescued 102 hostages. source: britannica.com
• Air France Flight 139 Hijacking On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139, an Airbus A300, was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Athens, Greece, by two members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations (PFLP-EO) and two members of the German Revolutionary Cells. The hijackers diverted the flight to Entebbe, Uganda, where they were joined by additional accomplices. The hostages were held for the release of 53 militants imprisoned in Israel, Kenya, West Germany, and elsewhere. This led to the Israeli military's Operation Entebbe on July 3–4, 1976, which successfully rescued 102 hostages. source: britannica.com
• Portuguese Presidential Election On June 27, 1976, Portugal held its first presidential election since the Carnation Revolution of 1974. The election marked a significant step in the country's transition to democracy, with António Ramalho Eanes being elected as the new president. source: en.wikipedia.org
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Judy Rankin won the Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Invitational, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf during the mid-1970s.
• Broadway Musical Closing Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Pacific Overtures' concluded its run at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City after 193 performances, marking the end of an innovative theatrical production exploring Japanese-American cultural interactions.

Events in 1976

June 27, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 27, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 179th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1976 can also be written as 6/27/1976 in the US and as 27/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 27, 1976:

• Wagner Moura

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• Leigh Nash

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Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1976:

• Wade McClusky

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on June 27th

June 27, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Wings - Silly Love Songs
2. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
3. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Sara Smile
5. Captain and Tennille - Shop Around

June 27, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. The Wurzels - Combine Harvester
2. The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything
3. Wings - Silly Love Songs
4. JJ Barrie - No Charge
5. Our Kid - You Just Might See Me Cry

June 27, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1976 was Something He Can Feel by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Something He Can Feel
2. Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
3. The Isley Brothers - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
4. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
5. Parliament - Tear The Roof Off The Sucker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 27, 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 June 27, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:36 am and setting at 09:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Someone born on June 27, 1976 is:

49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 27 days old,

or 2604 weeks

or 18228 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 1976?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 27, 1976.

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