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Saturday October 15, 1977: on this day
October 15, 1977 was the 288th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1977, who was born and died on October 15, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Equus, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. On Our Own) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1977?
- October 15, 1977: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1977?
- October 15, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1977?
What day of the week was October 15, 1977?
October 15, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 288th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1977 can also be written as 10/15/1977 in the US and as 15/10/1977 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1977:
- Don ritchie runs world record 100 mile
October 15, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:10 am and setting at 09:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.
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Who was born on October 15, 1977?
Famous people born on October 15, 1977:
- David Trezeguet
French-argentine football player, striker.
- Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson is a contemporary visual artist known for his multimedia works exploring themes of race, identity, and history.
- Masato Kawabata
Japanese race car driver.
- Patricio Urrutia
Ecuadorian footballer.
- Erin McKeown
American musician.
- Polow da Don
American producer and rapper.
- Xavier Delarue
- Pascale de La Tour du Pin
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 6 months old,
or 558 months and 12 days old,
or 2428 weeks
or 16996 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1977?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1977.
October 15, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1977:
- Ralph Truman
Actor (henry v treasure island), dies aged 77.
- Birger Rosengren
- Vincenzo Assennato
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1977:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1977:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
- KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
- Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
- Shaun Cassidy - That's Rock 'N' Roll
- Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)
October 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Soul - Silver Lady
- La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
- Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
- Elvis Presley - Way Down
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
October 15, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
- Brick - Dusic
- Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
- Rose Royce - Do Your Dance - Part 1
- LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
October 15, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Equus
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, Joan Plowright
Country: United States of America
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton
Country: United States of America
Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Joe D'Amato
Starring: Laura Gemser, Gabriele Tinti, Nieves Navarro, Donald O'Brien
Country: United States of America
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
October 15, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:
On Our Own
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
Fred Flintstone and Friends
Release year: 1977
Secret Army
Release year: 1977
Written by: Gerard Glaister
Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Operation Petticoat
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Logo
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
October 15, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
Daniel Martin
By: John Fowles
New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy
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 …
Coma
By: Robin Cook
They are now available in trade paperback, the blockbuster bestseller that launched a new genre, the medical thriller.
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
October 15, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Super Bug
Depthcharge
Boot Hill
Circus
Who was the US President on October 15, 1977?
On October 15, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1977?
On October 15, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1977?
On October 15, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1977?
October 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
