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Saturday April 23, 1977: on this day
April 23, 1977 was the 113th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1977, who was born and died on April 23, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston), movies (e.g. The Man Who Loved Women, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Ein Mann Kam Im August) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1977?
- April 23, 1977: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1977?
- April 23, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1977?
What day of the week was April 23, 1977?
April 23, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1977 can also be written as 4/23/1977 in the US and as 23/4/1977 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1977:
- Ado the hague soccer team forms.
- Dr allen bussey completes 20,302 yo-yo loops.
April 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 11:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.
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Who was born on April 23, 1977?
Famous people born on April 23, 1977:
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Kal Penn]()
Kal PennKal penn is an american actor known for his roles in the harold & kumar film series and the tv show house.
- John Oliver (comedian)
John oliver is a british comedian and political commentator, best known for hosting the hbo show last week tonight.
- Andruw Jones
American baseball player: he was an outfielder who joined the atlanta braves on august 1996.
- John Oliver
English comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter.
- Lee Young-pyo
South korean international footballer.
- Bram Schmitz
Dutch cyclist.
- David Kidwell
New zealand rugby league player and coach.
- Willie Mitchell
American singer-songwriter, trumpet player, and producer (b. 1928).
- Arash (entertainer)
- Lesli Myrthil
- Daniel McBreen
- Sergey Kutsov
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
![Shirley Temple]()
Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
![Lee Majors]()
Lee MajorsAmerican actor, best known for his stardom on the tv series "six million dollar man.
April 23, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 47 years and 2 days old,
or 564 months and 2 days old,
or 2452 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17169 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1977?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1977.
April 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1977:
- Boris Demidovič
- Denis Compton
- Nereo Vianello
- Ramiro Cortés
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1977:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1977:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1977:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1977 was Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Eagles - Hotel California
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- 10cc - The Things We Do For Love
April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
- David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
- Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
- Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
- Showaddywaddy - When
April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1977 was The Pride (Part I) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 23, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- The Spinners - You're Throwing A Good Love Away
April 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Man Who Loved Women
Release year: 1977
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel
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
Tomcats
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Harry Kerwin
Starring: Chris Mulkey, Polly King, Wayne Crawford, Daniel Schweitzer
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
April 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Rob Roy
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
The New Adventures of Batman
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Don Towsley
Headmaster
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Agradoot
Blankety Blanks
Release year: 1977
Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff
Country: Australia
April 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Majesty
By: Robert Lacey
This is a detailed, readable biography about the first Queen of England to reign since Victoria. It's a favourite child of a proud country and a strong, intelligent monarch who has shown great political skill in times of crisis.
Roots
By: Alex Haley
Roots, one of the most influential books and TV series, galvanized America and created a remarkable political, racial and cultural dialogue that had not been seen since the 1960s.
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.
April 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blackjack
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Basic Math
Baseball
Who was the US President on April 23, 1977?
On April 23, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1977?
On April 23, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1977?
On April 23, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1977?
April 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
