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May 16, 1977 was the 136th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1977, who was born and died on May 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Duellists, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Hollywood High) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1977?
- May 16, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1977?
- May 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1977?
What day of the week was May 16, 1977?
May 16, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1977:
- Muhammad ali beats alfredo evangelist in 15 round for heavyweight boxing title.
- Five die as new york airway helicopter topples on the pan am building in new york city.
May 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 07:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 16, 1977?
Famous people born on May 16, 1977:
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Lynn Collins]()
Lynn CollinsLynn Collins is an American actress best known for her role as Dejah Thoris in the film John Carter.
- Asami Imai
Talented Japanese singer known for her powerful vocals and diverse music styles.
- Emiliana Torrini
Icelandic singer/songwriter.
- Claudia Albertario
Argentinian actress and model.
- Jean-Sébastien Giguère
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Dolcenera
Italian singer, songwriter and actress, who rose to fame in 2003, after winning the newcomers' section of the sanremo music festival.
- Wendy Higgins
Author.
- Fernando Silva
- Milivoje Vitakić
- David Waterman
- Ján Šlahor
- Ronny Ackermann
- Teresita Bramante
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Debra Winger]()
Debra WingerAmerican actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
May 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 7 days old,
or 2449 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17144 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1977?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1977.
May 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1977:
- Modibo Keïta
Malian educator and politician, 1st president of mali (d. 1977).
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1977:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1977:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1977:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
- KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
May 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
May 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tavares - Whodunit
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
May 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Duellists
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox
Country: United States of America
The American Friend
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain
Country: United States of America
Amar Akbar Anthony
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Manmohan Desai
Starring: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh
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
May 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Hollywood High
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Patrick Wright
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Lucan
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
May 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Book Of Common Prayer
By: Joan Didion
Joan Didion writes with the telegraphic speed and microscopic sensitivity that make her one of our most respected journalists. She creates a sparkling novel of innocence, evil and wit.
How To Save Your Own Life
By: Erica Jong
Erica Jong, like Isadora Wing her fictional doppelganger, was rich and famous, beautiful and brainy, and she enjoyed high-quality erotica in 1977, when this book was published for the first time.
Condominium
By: John D. MacDonald
Condominium, a "first-rate entertainment," New York Daily News describes it as a narrative from a master of suspense. It is a panemacular novel by a master of suspense. The story follows the disappearance and sale of an American paradise.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
May 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Basic Math
Air-Sea Battle
Street Racer
Who was the US President on May 16, 1977?
On May 16, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1977?
On May 16, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1977?
On May 16, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
