Thursday December 08, 1977: on this day

December 08, 1977 was the 342nd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1977, who was born and died on December 08, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Capricorn One, directed by Peter Hyams), TV series (e.g. The Newcomers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1977?


December 08, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1977 can also be written as 12/8/1977 in the US and as 8/12/1977 in UK and Europe.

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December 08, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1977:

  • 43rd heisman trophy award: earl campbell, texas (rb).

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December 08, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 03:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1977.

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Who was born on December 08, 1977?


Famous people born on December 08, 1977:

  • Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts

    Belgian actor known for his roles in films like 'Rust and Bone' and 'The Danish Girl'.

  • Sébastien Chabal

    A unique and extraordinary international rugby player.

  • Elsa Benitez

    Mexican supermodel.

  • Aleksandra Olsza

    Polish tennis player.

  • Ryan Newman

    American race car driver.

  • Anita Weyermann

    Journalist and swiss runner.

  • Luke Donald

    Athlete.

  • Priit Narusk

    Estonian skier.

  • Francesca Inaudi

    Italian actress who has appeared in a number of films and tv-series.

  • Galveston (Texas)
  • Angie Ruiz
  • Kurt Bernard
  • Stephen Jones

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 21 days old,

or 2416 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16913 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 December 08, 1977?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1977.

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December 08, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1977:

  • Juan Gavala y Laborde
  • Roberto Airaldi

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1977:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Light Up My Life
  2. - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
  3. - How Deep Is Your Love
  4. - Blue Bayou
  5. - It's So Easy

December 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Floral Dance
  3. - How Deep Is Your Love
  4. - I Will
  5. - We Are The Champions

December 08, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Serpentine Fire
  2. - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
  3. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
  4. - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
  5. - If You're Not Back In Love By Monday

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December 08, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Capricorn One

Capricorn One

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Starring: Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Brenda Vaccaro, Sam Waterston

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night Fever

Saturday Night Fever

Release year: 1977

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali

Country: United States of America

The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince

Country: United States of America

Dot and the Kangaroo

Dot and the Kangaroo

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Yoram Gross

Starring: Barbara Frawley, Joan Bruce, Spike Milligan, June Salter

Candleshoe

Candleshoe

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Jodie Foster, David Niven, Helen Hayes, Leo McKern

December 08, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 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

December 08, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carre

The Honourable Schoolboy

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The Honourable Schoolboy, featuring George Smiley, is the second installment of the well-known Karla Trilogy. It was inspired by the Oscar-nominated film Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which was a New York Times bestseller. The Oscar-nominated film stars Gary Oldman, Colin …

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

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The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw

Beggarman, Thief

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Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.

The Women'S Room by Marilyn French

The Women'S Room

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The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.

December 08, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1977?

On December 08, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1977?

On December 08, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1977?

On December 08, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1977?

December 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1977 calendar looked like.

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