Q: What day of the week was October 17, 1977?

October 17, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar. October 17, 1977 can also be written as 10/17/1977 in the US and as 17/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

Q: October 17, 1977: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 14 - 20

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra . Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry . Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Q: October 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire .

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

The moon phase on October 17, 1977 was First Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 10:28 pm. The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1977?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1977?

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

Question 1

What day of the week was October 17, 1977?

Accepted Answer

October 17, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1977 can also be written as 10/17/1977 in the US and as 17/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 17, 1977: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 17, 1977:

Canada begins regular live tv coverage of parliament.
German autumn: four days after it is hijacked, lufthansa flight 181 lands in mogadishu, somalia, where a team of german gsg 9 commandos later rescues all remaining hostages on board.
German autumn: red army faction members andreas baader, jan-carl raspe and gudrun ensslin commit suicide in stammheim prison irmgard möller fails (their supporters still claim they were murdered). they are buried on october 27.
Elizabeth ii, queen of canada, opens the 3rd session of the 30th canadian parliament.
Reggie jackson blasts 3 home runs to lead the new york yankees to a world series victory over the los angeles dodgers.
The hijacked lufthansa flight 181 lands in mogadishu. the remaining hostages are later rescued.

Question 3

October 17, 1977: What were the main match results that day?

Accepted Answer

NFL - American Football

Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 14 - 20

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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Question 5

October 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on October 17, 1977 was First Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 10:28 pm. The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

Question 7

Who was born on October 17, 1977?

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Famous people born on October 17, 1977:

John Mayer John mayer is a grammy award-winning musician known for his hit songs such as 'your body is a wonderland' and 'daughters'.
André Villas-Boas Portuguese manager and footballer.
Alimi Ballard American producer and actor.
Bryan Bertino American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.
Walter Calderón Ecuadorian footballer.
Dudu Aouate Israeli footballer.
Ryan McGinley American photographer.
Marko Antonio Cortés Mendoza Mexican politician.
Hiroyuki Hirayama Japanese actor.
Manuela Zanchi
Laura Regan
Biljana Topić
Noureddine Kacemi
Stephen Wooldridge
Rory Allen

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

Smita Patil Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Felicity Jones Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
Wyclef Jean Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
Montgomery Clift Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
Rob Marshall American choreographer and director producer.
Margot Kidder Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
Evel Knievel American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
Mike Judge American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
Jean Arthur American singer and actress (d. 1991).

Question 9

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1977?

Accepted Answer

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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Famous people died on October 17, 1977:

Cal Hubbard Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.
Robert C "Cal" Hubbard At 77, a us baseball umpire/player dies.
Michael Balcon
Ivan Ivanovič Fedjuninskij
Ettore Rivolta

Question 12

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

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

Danièle Delorme French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
Teresa Brewer American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
Levi Stubbs American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
Joan Hickson British actress (born in 1906).
John Stuart Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
Anne Crawford Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).
Nathanyl Chopin Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
Elijah Cummings Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
Chadric Chopin Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

Question 13

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

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Holidays on October 17, 1977:

United States - Black Poetry Day
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

Question 14

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

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The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 15

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

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The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone
Nobody Does It Better by Carly Simon
That's Rock 'N' Roll by Shaun Cassidy
Keep It Comin' Love by KC and the Sunshine Band
Boogie Nights by Heatwave

Question 16

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

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The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 17

October 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Silver Lady by David Soul
Black Is Black by La Belle Epoque
Yes Sir I Can Boogie by Baccara
Way Down by Elvis Presley
Best Of My Love by The Emotions

Question 18

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

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The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 19

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

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The R&B music chart on October 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White
Dusic by Brick
Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me by Peter Brown
Do Your Dance - Part 1 by Rose Royce
(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again by LTD

Question 20

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

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

Office Romance by Eldar Ryazanov
The Serpent's Egg by Ingmar Bergman
Casotto by Sergio Citti
Charleston by Marcello Fondato
California by Michele Lupo

Question 21

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

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The most popular TV Series on October 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:

On Our Own by Lyman Dayton
Fred Flintstone and Friends by
Secret Army by
Operation Petticoat by Blake Edwards
Laugh-In by

Question 22

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

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The most popular and best selling books in 1977 were:

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant
The Possible Dream by Charles Paul Conn
The Honourable Schoolboy by John le Carre
Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

Question 23

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

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

Surround (Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc.)
Super Bug (Arcade - )
Depthcharge (Arcade - Sega-Gremlin Taito)
Video Olympics (Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc.)
Street Racer (Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc.)

Question 24

Who was the US President on October 17, 1977?

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1977?

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

Question 27

What is special about October 17th?

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October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

Find out more about October 17th

Question 28

What happened in 1977?

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1977 was filled with very interesting events such as

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Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67

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Question 29

What was the calendar for October 1977?

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October 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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. Discover how October 1977 calendar looked like.