Saturday January 01, 1977: on this day

January 01, 1977 was the 1st day of the year 1977, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 01, 1977 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1977, who was born and died on January 01, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1977, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. The Professionals) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1977?


January 01, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1977 can also be written as 1/1/1977 in the US and as 1/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

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January 01, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1977:

  • 1st woman formally ordained an episcopal priest
  • Czech intellects begin human rights group chapter 77
  • Belgium reapportions 2,359 communities into 596.
  • Tony dorsett runs for record 202 yards in the sugar bowl.
  • The australian state of queensland abolishes inheritance tax.

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January 01, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1977 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 January 01, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Who was born on January 01, 1977?


Famous people born on January 01, 1977:

  • Craig Reucassel
    Craig Reucassel

    Australian comedian and television host.

  • Tamikka Mallory

    Tamikka Mallory is an American entrepreneur and social justice activist, known for her work in the Black Lives Matter movement.

  • Coi

    Renowned chef known for innovative culinary creations.

  • Ido Tatarko

    Co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design.

  • Kenidy Grange

    Renowned industrial designer known for creating iconic products.

  • Erdem Moralioglu

    Renowned fashion designer known for his elegant and feminine designs.

  • Tamecka Norris

    Actress who appeared in several popular TV shows and movies.

  • Naveen Tewari

    Founder of InMobi, a global mobile advertising and technology platform.

  • Samaa

    Renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Hanny van Arkel

    Discovered a unique astronomical object known as Hanny's Voorwerp.

  • Forney

    Known for creating the comic strip 'Largo Winch' and graphic novel 'Marbles in My Underpants'.

  • Ido Leffler

    Co-founder of Yes To Inc.

  • Orlandus Gibson

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Amitai Regev

    Amitai Regev is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Taboola, a leading content recommendation platform.

  • Rola Dashti

    Rola Dashti is a Kuwaiti politician and the first woman to be elected to the Kuwaiti National Assembly.

  • Lauriann Gibson

    Lauriann Gibson is an American dancer and choreographer known for her work in the entertainment industry.

  • Maximilian Riedel

    German entrepreneur and inventor, known for his work in the field of virtual reality and augmented reality.

  • Malik Yusef

    Malik Yusef is an American poet, songwriter, and record producer, known for his collaborations with Kanye West.

  • Jeremiah Owyang

    Jeremiah Owyang is an American entrepreneur and business analyst who is known for his work in the field of social media and technology.

  • MJ Demarco

    MJ Demarco is an American entrepreneur, author, and investor best known for founding the Limo.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 17 days old,

or 2467 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17274 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1977.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1977?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1977.

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January 01, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1977:

  • Yohanan Bein

    Israeli politician who served in the Knesset.

  • Ercie Hurst

    American politician who served as the first female mayor of Hurst, Texas.

  • Berthe Bovy

    A Belgian actress who had a successful career in French theater and cinema during the early 20th century.

  • Teola Van Orman

    American aviator who was one of the first female pilots to fly solo across the United States.

  • Naome Murayama

    Naome Murayama was a Japanese children's author known for her popular picture books.

  • Jewett Bierman

    Jewett Bierman was an American football player who played as a guard in the 1920s.

  • Watson Kirkconnell

    Canadian poet and academic.

  • Heber Blankenhorn

    Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Ion Cotarcea

    Romanian mathematician who made contributions to functional analysis.

  • Adella Brown

    Adella Brown was a pioneering biologist known for her research on plant genetics.

  • Emory Holloway

    American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

  • Carter Dickson

    Pseudonym used by John Dickson Carr, a master of the locked-room mystery genre.

  • Finlay J. Macdonald

    Scottish poet and translator who contributed significantly to Gaelic literature.

  • Lawton Campbell

    Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Olin Russum

    Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Sven Nyholm

    Swedish computer scientist known for his work on the first stored-program computer.

  • Hamilton MacFadden

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Casotto

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

Charleston

Charleston

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Marcello Fondato

Starring: Bud Spencer, Lucretia Love, Herbert Lom, Dino Emanuelli, Jack La Cayenne, Renzo Marignano, Claudio Ruffini, James Coco, Ronald Lacey

Country: Italy

California

California

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Miguel Bosé, Giuliano Gemma, Malisa Longo, Enzo Fiermonte, Andrea Aureli, Raimund Harmstorf, William Berger, Franco Fantasia, Mario Novelli, Franco Ressel, Dana Ghia, Chris Avram

Country: Italy

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

High Anxiety

High Anxiety

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1977 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Release year: 1977

Secret Army

Secret Army

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 01, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

Street Racer

Street Racer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1977?

On January 01, 1977 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1977?

On January 01, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1977?

On January 01, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1977?

1977 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
  • Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
  • CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67

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What was the calendar for January 1977?

January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1977 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 1, 1977