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April 16, 1977 was the 106th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1977, who was born and died on April 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. Ein Mann Kam Im August) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1977?
- April 16, 1977: What happened on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1977?
- April 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1977?
What day of the week was April 16, 1977?
April 16, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1977 can also be written as 4/16/1977 in the US and as 16/4/1977 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1977:
- Alex haley finds his roots in juffure, gambia
- At the west coast computer faire in sanfrancisco, california, commodore demonstrates the pet 2001 computer, and apple computer introduces the apple ii. both feature a 6502 processor and 4 kb ram, both targeting the home computer user. the pet is a complete unit, incorporating a monochrome display and cassette storage, whereas the apple ii uses a color tv display and external storage.
April 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 06:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.
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Who was born on April 16, 1977?
Famous people born on April 16, 1977:
![Hayes MacArthur]()
Hayes MacArthurMovie actor.
- Ahman Green
Ahman Green is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League for 12 seasons.
- Alek Wek
Alek wek is a sudanese-english model known for breaking barriers in the fashion industry as a prominent dark-skinned model.
- Freddie Ljungberg
Freddie ljungberg is a retired swedish footballer who is mostly known for his successful career at arsenal fc and the swedish national team.
- Joshua Clottey
Ghanaian professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division.
- Abbi Glines
Bestselling author of young adult romance novels.
- Tameka Empson
English screenwriter and actress.
- Reed Morano
Director.
- Florentijn Hofman
Dutch sculptor.
- Abdías Salazar
- Osiris Ricardo
- Thomas Rasmussen
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years and 3 days old,
or 564 months and 3 days old,
or 2452 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17170 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1977?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1977.
April 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1977:
- Michelangelo Galioto
- Mikuláš Jordán
- Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
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April 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1977:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1977:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Eagles - Hotel California
- 10cc - The Things We Do For Love
April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
- David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
- Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
- Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
- Showaddywaddy - When
April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1977 was At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)
- Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
April 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 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
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
3 Women
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule, Robert Fortier
Country: United States of America
Rabid
Release year: 1977
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Marilyn Chambers, Frank Moore, Joe Silver, Howard Ryshpan
Country: United States of America
April 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Rob Roy
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
The New Adventures of Batman
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Don Towsley
Headmaster
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Agradoot
Blankety Blanks
Release year: 1977
Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff
Country: Australia
April 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Raise The Titanic!
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rescue crucial material from the most notorious maritime disaster. This #1 New York Times bestseller is the result of orders from the Pentagon.
October Light
By: John Gardner
The National Book Critics Circle Award winner. New Directions is thrilled to reissue Gardner classics beginning with October Light. This complex story is told in a simple narrative.
Falconer
By: John Cheever
Falconer's story is stunning and powerful. It tells the story about Farragut, his crime, punishment and struggle to be a man in an universe that wants him dead.
April 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 16, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Super Bug
Video Olympics
Destroyer
Basic Math
Baseball
Who was the US President on April 16, 1977?
On April 16, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1977?
On April 16, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1977?
On April 16, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
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 April 1977?
April 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
