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Monday August 22, 1977: on this day
August 22, 1977 was the 234th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1977, who was born and died on August 22, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Best Of My Love by The Emotions), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), 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 22nd, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1977?
- August 22, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1977?
- August 22, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 22, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1977?
What day of the week was August 22, 1977?
August 22, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1977 can also be written as 8/22/1977 in the US and as 22/8/1977 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 12:41 am.
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 22, 1977?
Famous people born on August 22, 1977:
![Miho Kanno]()
Miho KannoJapanese singer and actress.
- Sema Ergeç
Sema Ergeç is a Turkish actress known for her roles in television series and films.
- Keren Cytter
Israeli visual artist and writer.
- Heiðar Helguson
Icelandic footballer.
- Jenna Leigh Green
American actress.
- John Restrepo
- Jameel Watkins
- Kinga Bóta
- Eric Campbell
- Keith Jennings
- John Javier Restrepo
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
![Dua Lipa]()
Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni RiefenstahlLeni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 8 months old,
or 560 months and 5 days old,
or 2435 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17050 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1977?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1977.
August 22, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1977:
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Chunseong
Korean monk, philosopher and writer (b. 1891).
- Rex Connor
Australian politician (d. 1977).
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
![Colleen Dewhurst]()
Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Arwilda Wimmer
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
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August 22, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1977:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1977:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 22, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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
- Commodores - Easy
- James Taylor - Handy Man
August 22, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 22, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 22, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 22, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Floaters - Float On
- C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- War - L.a. Sunshine
- Philadelphia International All Stars - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
August 22, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
September 30, 1955
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount
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
Death Promise
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Robert Warmflash
Starring: Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock, Bill Louie, Thompson Kao Kang
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 22, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
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.
August 22, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 22, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blackjack
Boot Hill
Air-Sea Battle
Circus
Street Racer
Who was the US President on August 22, 1977?
On August 22, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1977?
On August 22, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1977?
On August 22, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.
