Friday December 16, 1977: on this day

December 16, 1977 was the 350th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1977, who was born and died on December 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 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 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1977?


December 16, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1977 can also be written as 12/16/1977 in the US and as 16/12/1977 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1977 in December 1977 calendar

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December 16, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1977:

  • Mikhail baryshnikov's 1976 production of tchaikovsky's beloved ballet ''the nutcracker'' comes to cbs a year after premiering onstage at the kennedy center. this adaptation will become the most popular television production of the work.

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December 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 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 16th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 11:35 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 16, 1977?


Famous people born on December 16, 1977:

  • Éric Bélanger

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Sylvain Distin

    French footballer.

  • Rene Redzepi

    Co-owner and head chef of Noma, a renowned restaurant in Copenhagen.

  • Geoff Stults

    Actor.

  • Senida Mesi
  • Jernej Reberšak
  • Anne Lingan
  • Juan Gómez-Jurado
  • Teemu Kattilakoski
  • Tilo Klette

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 3 days old,

or 2418 weeks

or 16926 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 16, 1977?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1977.

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December 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1977:

  • Risto Jarva

    Finnish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1934).

  • Thomas Schippers
  • Roop Singh
  • Pierre Van De Velde
  • Jack Neale
  • Yngve Larsson

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1977:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 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 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 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:

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

December 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 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:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Floral Dance
  3. - I Will
  4. - We Are The Champions

December 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 16, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 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:

  1. - Serpentine Fire
  2. - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
  3. - Ffun
  4. - Reach For It
  5. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

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December 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Casotto

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

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

The Choirboys

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Charles Durning, Louis Gossett Jr., Perry King, Clyde Kusatsu

California

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

Summer City

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Christopher Fraser

Starring: John Jarratt, Phillip Avalon, Steve Bisley, Mel Gibson

December 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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

Süsü, a sárkány kalandjai

Süsü, a sárkány kalandjai

Release year: 1977

Starring: Gyula Bodrogi, Henrik Kemény, Imre Pehartz, István Sztankay

Country: Hungary

December 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Down The Seine And Up The Potomac With Art Buchwald by Art Buchwald

Down The Seine And Up The Potomac With Art Buchwald

By:

It's a nice copy. no jacket. Ships next day!

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant

Dynasty

By:

Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

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.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

The Second Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Second Deadly Sin

By:

This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago

December 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1977?

On December 16, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1977?

On December 16, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1977?

On December 16, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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.

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