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May 12, 1977 was the 132nd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 12, 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 May 12, 1977, who was born and died on May 12, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. When I Need You by Leo Sayer), movies (e.g. Smokey and the Bandit, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Hollywood High) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1977?
- May 12, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1977?
- May 12, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1977?
What day of the week was May 12, 1977?
May 12, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1977 can also be written as 5/12/1977 in the US and as 12/5/1977 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1977:
- Emmy 4th daytime award presentation
May 12, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 12, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 12, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1977 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 04:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 12, 1977?
Famous people born on May 12, 1977:
![Rebecca Herbst]()
Rebecca HerbstAmerican actress.
- Inri Amaro
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Abiageal McKee
First female mayor of a major city in Ireland.
- Jury Boiko
Renowned investigative journalist known for uncovering political scandals.
- Alizia Gur
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles.
- Loyda Clifton
Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Cem Akar
Renowned Turkish novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
- Ibrohim Kholilul Rohman
Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.
- Billal Tarabey
Lebanese journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Deya Neytcheva
Renowned contemporary painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.
- Yasamin Saberi
Iranian-American journalist and author known for her reporting on Iran and the Middle East.
- Ilir Zherka
Founder of the social media platform, Troop.
- Brason Wicker
Former senator known for his advocacy on education reform.
- Jayco Laurel
Former senator known for his advocacy for education reform.
- Halvor Stenstadvold
Norwegian entrepreneur known for founding the company Xeneta.
- Amun Dio
Contemporary artist known for vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Aitan Ameri
Iranian-American painter known for vibrant and expressive works.
- Newell Normand
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.
- Edan Leshnick
Contemporary painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.
- Tino Martinez
Founder of a successful tech startup.
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 11 days old,
or 2449 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17148 days old,
if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 1977?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 12, 1977.
May 12, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1977:
- Robert Moore Williams
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1977:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1977:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1977:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 12, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Eagles - Hotel California
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
May 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 12, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
May 12, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 12, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- Tavares - Whodunit
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
May 12, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Smokey and the Bandit
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry
Country: United States of America
A Special Day
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, Françoise Berd
Stroszek
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg
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
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
May 12, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:
Hollywood High
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Patrick Wright
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Rob Roy
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
May 12, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
Condominium
By: John D. MacDonald
Condominium, a "first-rate entertainment," New York Daily News describes it as a narrative from a master of suspense. It is a panemacular novel by a master of suspense. The story follows the disappearance and sale of an American paradise.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
The David Kopay Story
By: David Kopay and Perry Deane Young
David Kopay, twenty-three years after publishing the story, is still the only NFL player to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. From psychotherapy to Hypnosis to heartbreaking family conflicts to finally surprising acceptance
May 12, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Depthcharge
Blackjack
Destroyer
Air-Sea Battle
Circus
Who was the US President on May 12, 1977?
On May 12, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1977?
On May 12, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1977?
On May 12, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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 May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
