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May 19, 1977 was the 139th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 19, 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 19, 1977, who was born and died on May 19, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1977?
- May 19, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1977?
- May 19, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 19, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1977?
What day of the week was May 19, 1977?
May 19, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 139th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1977 can also be written as 5/19/1977 in the US and as 19/5/1977 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1977:
- Smokey & the bandit, premieres
May 19, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 10:18 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 19, 1977?
Famous people born on May 19, 1977:
- Natalia Oreiro
Natalia oreiro is a uruguayan actress and singer known for her roles in popular telenovelas and her successful music career.
- Petro Sykora
Petro Sykora is a former Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL.
- Dierre Gilmore
Dierre Gilmore was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1999 to 2009.
- Brandon Inge
American baseball player.
- Manuel Almunia
Spanish footballer.
- Wouter Hamel
Dutch singer and guitarist.
- Kelly Sheridan
Canadian voice actress.
- Diego Maggi
- Andrea Malabaila
- Rodrigo Petillo
- Fernando Sosa
- Mariano Trujillo
- Larry Abney
- Katarina Breznik
- David Horejš
- Ghazi Al Kuwari
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 5 days old,
or 2448 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17142 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1977?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1977.
May 19, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1977:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
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 …
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.
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.
May 19, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 19, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Depthcharge
Video Olympics
Basic Math
Baseball
Air-Sea Battle
Who was the US President on May 19, 1977?
On May 19, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1977?
On May 19, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1977?
On May 19, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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.
