Tuesday May 17, 1977: on this day

May 17, 1977 was the 137th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1977, who was born and died on May 17, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1977?


May 17, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1977 can also be written as 5/17/1977 in the US and as 17/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1977:

  • Menahem begin's likoed-party wins election in israel.
  • Nolan bushnell opened the first chuck e. cheese's pizza time theatre (later renamed chuck e. cheese) in san jose, california.

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May 17, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 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 May 17th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 08:40 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 17, 1977?


Famous people born on May 17, 1977:

  • Jere Michael in Aspen

    Colorado; figure skater (1994 national jr champion).

  • Lynn Collins

    Actress.

  • Melanie Lynskey

    Actress.

  • Daniele Maggioli
  • Kentarō Minagawa
  • Giacomo Paniccia
  • Stephen Payton
  • Pablo Prigioni
  • Anders Södergren
  • Zsolt Gáspár
  • Flavia Vento
  • Jaguar Wright
  • Juan Velasco Damas
  • Eng Hian
  • India
  • Zatu
  • Iker Galartza

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 11 days old,

or 2445 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17117 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1977?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1977.

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May 17, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1977:

  • François-Albert Viallet

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 17th

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May 17, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1977:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1977:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1977:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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:

  1. - Sir Duke
  2. - When I Need You
  3. - Couldn't Get It Right
  4. - I'm Your Boogie Man
  5. - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

May 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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:

  1. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
  2. - Free
  3. - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
  4. - Lucille

May 17, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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:

  1. - Whodunit
  2. - Sir Duke
  3. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  4. - Hollywood
  5. - The Pride (Part I)

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May 17, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Duellists

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

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

Amar Akbar Anthony

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Manmohan Desai

Starring: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh

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

May 17, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

Rock Follies of '77

Rock Follies of '77

Release year: 1977

Ein Mann kam im August

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

Lucan

Lucan

Release year: 1977

Country: United States of America

May 17, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

By:

Paperback.

Roots by Alex Haley

Roots

By:

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.

East Wind, Rain by N. Richard Nash

East Wind, Rain

By:

Book.

Condominium by John D. MacDonald

Condominium

By:

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.

Changing by Liv Ullmann

Changing

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May 17, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

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

Street Racer

Street Racer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1977?

On May 17, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1977?

On May 17, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1977?

On May 17, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 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.

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