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Born in 1976: Singapore

This was Singapore in 1976. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Singapore like in 1976?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1976. On TV: “Sharp Nite”. In the news: SCORE is formed. 1976 was also the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1976.

×2.9

how much prices have risen since

70.7

years of life expected at birth

On TV

  • Sharp Nite · Channel 8 variety show
  • The Return · Channel 8 (RTS)

Cars

  • Fords made in Bukit Timah · Ford
  • Volkswagen Beetle police cars · Volkswagen
  • Japanese cars rule the road · Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda and more

Snacks and ice creams

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken · KFC

Phones and gadgets

  • The first pagers · Singapore Telecoms
  • The red plastic TV · Philips / Teleton
  • Tomy Pocketeer game · Tomy
  • Tomy Pocketeer game · Tomy

Fashion

  • The gypsy look
  • Batik prints
  • Disco dressing

In the news

  • SCORE is formed (1976-04-01)
  • The Business Times launches (1976-10-01)
  • OCBC Centre opens (1976-10-01)
  • PAP wins every seat (1976-12-23)

1976: the Year of the Fire Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1976 to 3 February 1977 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Fire element: confidence and ambition with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Rabbit year.

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What was Singapore like in 1976?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1976. On TV: “Sharp Nite”. In the news: SCORE is formed. 1976 was also the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1976.

What animal year was 1976?

1976 was the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February 1976 to 3 February 1977. People born in January 1976 belong to the Wood Rabbit year.

How old is someone born in 1976?

Someone born in 1976 turns 50 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026