Sunday January 16, 1977: on this day

January 16, 1977 was the 16th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1977, who was born and died on January 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. The Emigrants) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1977?


January 16, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1977 can also be written as 1/16/1977 in the US and as 16/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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


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The moon phase on January 16, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1977.

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Who was born on January 16, 1977?


Famous people born on January 16, 1977:

  • Colter Bean

    Former MLB pitcher who played for several teams during his career.

  • Jeff Foster

    American basketball player.

  • Ariel Zeevi

    Israeli judoka.

  • Cristina Brondo

    Spanish actress and theatre performer, who played the role as the spanish roommate in l'auberge espagnole (2002 spanish apartment) and its...

  • Tomáš Polách
  • Athirson
  • Sergio Lobera
  • Dominic Perna
  • Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 9 days old,

or 2466 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17266 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 16, 1977?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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


Holidays on January 16, 1977:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1977 was You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  2. - I Wish
  3. - Car Wash
  4. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
  5. - Dazz

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Give Up On Us
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Under The Moon Of Love
  5. - Sideshow

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish
  2. - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
  3. - Dazz
  4. - Saturday Nite
  5. - Free

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

The most popular movies on January 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

Bad

Bad

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Jed Johnson

Starring: Cyrinda Foxe, Matthew Anton, Cathy Roskam, Carroll Baker

Khoon Pasina

Khoon Pasina

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Rakesh Kumar

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Rekha, Nirupa Roy

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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 Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

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

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

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

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Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

Roots by Alex Haley

Roots

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Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.

The Users by Joyce Haber

The Users

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This novel is a shocking look behind the scenes at New Hollywood, the world of politics, big business and the syndicate.

Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler

Raise The Titanic!

By:

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.

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

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This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

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

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

Video Olympics

Video Olympics

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1977?

On January 16, 1977 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1977?

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

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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 January 1977?

January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 16, 1977