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December 13, 1977 was the 347th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 13, 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 13, 1977, who was born and died on December 13, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. The Newcomers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1977?
- December 13, 1977: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1977?
- December 13, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1977?
What day of the week was December 13, 1977?
December 13, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1977 can also be written as 12/13/1977 in the US and as 13/12/1977 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1977:
- Entire university of evansville basketball team (14 players) die in plane crash.
- A dc-3 aircraft chartered from the indianapolis-based national jet crashes near evansville regional airport, killing 29, including the university of evansville basketball team, support staff and boosters of the team.
December 13, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:34 am and setting at 09:24 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 13, 1977?
Famous people born on December 13, 1977:
- Seba Alonso
Renowned for his work in computer security and software development.
- Filippa Knutsson
Swedish entrepreneur known for founding the fashion brand Filippa K..
- Peter Stringer
Irish rugby union footballer.
- Tupele Dorgu
English actress.
- Sascha Kindred
British paralympic swimmer.
- Bridget Hall
Model.
- Emanuela Panatta
- Lauri Porra
- Alan Archibald
- Edward Azzopardi
- Denis Bertolini
- Classified
- Andrew Higginson
- Abdullah Husan
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
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Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 4 months old,
or 556 months and 4 days old,
or 2418 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16927 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1977?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1977.
December 13, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1977:
- Yuriy Pimenov
Yuriy Pimenov was a Soviet painter known for his depictions of urban life and industrialization.
- Oguz Atay
Turkish engineer and author (b. 1934).
- Bonifacio De Bortoli
- Silvano Filippelli
- Héctor Méndez
- Edmund Crawford
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1977:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 13, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
- Crystal Gayle - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
- Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy
December 13, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 13, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Ruby Winters - I Will
- Queen - We Are The Champions
December 13, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 13, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
- High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- George Duke - Reach For It
- LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
December 13, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Choirboys
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Charles Durning, Louis Gossett Jr., Perry King, Clyde Kusatsu
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
Summer City
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Christopher Fraser
Starring: John Jarratt, Phillip Avalon, Steve Bisley, Mel Gibson
December 13, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
On Our Own
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
Süsü, a sárkány kalandjai
Release year: 1977
Starring: Gyula Bodrogi, Henrik Kemény, Imre Pehartz, István Sztankay
Country: Hungary
December 13, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
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.
The Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …
The Book Of Merlyn
By: Terence H. White
The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
December 13, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Depthcharge
Blackjack
Space Wars
Air-Sea Battle
Circus
Who was the US President on December 13, 1977?
On December 13, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1977?
On December 13, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1977?
On December 13, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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.
