Sunday August 21, 1977: on this day

August 21, 1977 was the 233rd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1977, who was born and died on August 21, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1977?


August 21, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1977 can also be written as 8/21/1977 in the US and as 21/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

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August 21, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1977:

August 21, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 21, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 11:50 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 21, 1977?


Famous people born on August 21, 1977:

  • Marc Pichon
  • Giuseppe Milazzo
  • Veljko Paunović
  • Rossana Spinato
  • Eiji Hanayama
  • Jorge Bontemps

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 27 days old,

or 2430 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17012 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1977?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1977.

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August 21, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1977:

  • Sante Casellini

    Italian politician known for his contributions to post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

  • Octavus L "Octave" van Aerschot

    Actor (scandal, paris), dies in 87.

  • Danny Lockin
  • Pierre Cot
  • Pedro López Lagar

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Evart Brace

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

  • Arvle A. Knight

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1977:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1977:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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:

  1. - Best Of My Love
  2. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  3. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  4. - I'm In You
  5. - Easy

August 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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:

  1. - Angelo
  2. - I Feel Love
  3. - Float On
  4. - You Got What It Takes
  5. - Ma Baker

August 21, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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:

  1. - Float On
  2. - Strawberry Letter 23
  3. - Devil's Gun
  4. - Best Of My Love
  5. - L.a. Sunshine

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August 21, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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

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

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

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

California

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 21, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Be My Guest

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lance Comfort

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Cottage to Let

Cottage to Let

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sinister Cinema

August 21, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Oliver'S Story by Erich Segal

Oliver'S Story

By:

Oliver loved Jenny. Two lonely years later, Jenny has passed away and Oliver Barrett IV feels that he will never, never, love again.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

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 …

The Path Between The Seas by David McCullough

The Path Between The Seas

By:

This epic, National Book Award-winning story about the creation of Panama Canal is a riveting tale of engineering feats that were both tragic and triumphal.

Full Disclosure by William Safire

Full Disclosure

By:

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Falconer by John Cheever

Falconer

By:

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.

August 21, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1977?

On August 21, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1977?

On August 21, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1977?

On August 21, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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 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.

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Sunday August 21, 1977