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August 18, 1977 was the 230th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 18, 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 August 18, 1977, who was born and died on August 18, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Best Of My Love by The Emotions), movies (e.g. Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, directed by Nasir Hussain), TV series (e.g. Be My Guest) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1977?
- August 18, 1977: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1977?
- August 18, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1977?
What day of the week was August 18, 1977?
August 18, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1977 can also be written as 8/18/1977 in the US and as 18/8/1977 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1977:
- 2 girls are killed by a runaway car outside of graceland
- Dodgers pitcher don sutton throws his nl record tying 5th one-hitter
- Steve biko is arrested at a police roadblock under the terrorism act no 83 of 1967 in king william's town, south africa. he would later die of the injuries sustained during this arrest bringing attention to south africa's apartheid policies.
August 18, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 18, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 10:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.
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Who was born on August 18, 1977?
Famous people born on August 18, 1977:
- Thierry Henry
Thierry henry is a retired french professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, known for his...
- Paraskevas Antzas
Greek footballer.
- Even Kruse Skatrud
Norwegian musician and educator.
- Regine Chassagne
Canadian musician (arcade fire).
- Mizuo Peck
American actress.
- Even Skatrud
Norwegian trombonist composer and educator (funky butt).
- Leandro Augusto
- Alastair Heathcote
- Stuart Moffat
- Lars Andreas Østvik
- Dar Salim
- Massimo Fiorio
- Lukáš Bauer
- Ricardo Greer
- Andrij Deryzemlja
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 8 months old,
or 560 months and 1 day old,
or 2435 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17046 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1977?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1977.
August 18, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1977:
- Tibor Déry
Tibor Déry was a prominent Hungarian novelist and playwright who was known for his experimental and politically-charged works.
- Federico Terschak
- Luigi Gatti
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1977:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 18, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
- Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
- Peter Frampton - I'm In You
- Commodores - Easy
August 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 18, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
- Donna Summer - I Feel Love
- The Floaters - Float On
- Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
- Boney M - Ma Baker
August 18, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 18, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Floaters - Float On
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- War - L.a. Sunshine
August 18, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Nasir Hussain
Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Tariq, Kaajal Kiran, Amjad Khan
San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
Starring: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Sing Chen, James Tien, Hark-On Fung
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
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
August 18, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:
Be My Guest
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lance Comfort
The House That Jack Built
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Henry Barrial
Cottage to Let
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sinister Cinema
August 18, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
Falconer
By: John Cheever
Falconer's story is stunning and powerful. It tells the story about Farragut, his crime, punishment and struggle to be a man in an universe that wants him dead.
The Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …
Delta Of Venus
By: Anais Nin
A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …
August 18, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Olympics
Boot Hill
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Air-Sea Battle
Who was the US President on August 18, 1977?
On August 18, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1977?
On August 18, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1977?
On August 18, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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 August 1977?
August 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
