Sunday January 23, 1977: on this day

January 23, 1977 was the 23rd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1977, who was born and died on January 23, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Wish by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Cross of Iron, directed by Sam Peckinpah), TV series (e.g. The Emigrants) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1977?


January 23, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1977 can also be written as 1/23/1977 in the US and as 23/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

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January 23, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1977:

  • Miniseries roots premieres on abc
  • $1.5-million serge lepage dress exhibited in paris, france.

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January 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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January 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1977.

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Who was born on January 23, 1977?


Famous people born on January 23, 1977:

  • Joséphine de Meaux

    Joséphine de meaux is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television shows.

  • Kamal Heer

    Punjabi musician and singer.

  • Hamdi Marzouki
  • Daniele Moretti
  • Gustavo Morínigo
  • Giorgio Bassanelli Bisbal
  • Javier Di Gregorio
  • Tim Brabants

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 6 days old,

or 2461 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17232 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 1977.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1977?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1977.

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January 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1977:

  • Gerardo Dottori

    An Italian Futurist painter who was a pioneer of abstract art in Italy.

  • Toots Shor

    Toots shor's restaurant was founded by an american businessman (d. 1977).

  • Bernard "Toots" Shor

    Barkeeper dies at the age of 73.

  • György Molnár
  • Mario Giorgini
  • Giuseppe Basile
  • Óscar Hurtado

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1977:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Wish
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
  4. - Dazz
  5. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)

January 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Give Up On Us
  2. - When A Child Is Born
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Under The Moon Of Love
  5. - Sideshow

January 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 23, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish
  2. - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
  3. - Free
  4. - Saturday Nite
  5. - I Like To Do It

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January 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cross of Iron

Cross of Iron

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner

Country: United States of America

Camouflage

Camouflage

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi

Starring: Piotr Garlicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Christine Paul, Mariusz Dmochowski

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

January 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Pat & Mat

Pat & Mat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Marek Benes

Zur See

Zur See

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer

Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher

January 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell

Ceremony Of The Innocent

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One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.

To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow

To Jerusalem And Back

By:

Nobel laureate Saul Bellow's candid interviews and meditations on Israel's unique spirit and challenges are a powerful and stimulating testament to the country's past and future.

The Users by Joyce Haber

The Users

By:

This novel is a shocking look behind the scenes at New Hollywood, the world of politics, big business and the syndicate.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Ordinary People

By:

Robert Redford's Oscar Winning Film starring Donald Sutherland & Mary Tyler MooreIn Ordinary People is Judith Guest's first novel. The Jarrets are a typical example of a typical American family.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

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" …

January 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 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.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on January 23, 1977?

On January 23, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1977?

On January 23, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1977?

On January 23, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of January. 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 January 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 January 1977?

January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 23, 1977