What Happened on January 17, 1976

Historical Events

"I Write the Songs"

"I Write the Songs" cover by Barry Manilow hits #1

"X Offender"

Blondie release their debut single "X Offender" written by Debbie Harry and Gary Valentine

  • Hermes rocket launched by European Space Agency
1976 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Aga Zaryan [Agnieszka Skrzypek], Polish jazz singer (A Book of Luminous Things), born in Warsaw, Poland
Born in 1976

Famous Deaths

  • Ad Verhoeven, soccer player (Xerxes/Sparta), dies in a car crash [or 1/18]
1976 Highlights

About January 17, 1976

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Write The Songs - Barry Manilow
  • UK #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen