Monday October 24, 1977: on this day

October 24, 1977 was the 297th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 24, 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 October 24, 1977, who was born and died on October 24, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. The Last Wave, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. On Our Own) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 24, 1977?


October 24, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 297th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1977 can also be written as 10/24/1977 in the US and as 24/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

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October 24, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 1977:

  • Veterans day is observed on the fourth monday in october for the seventh and last time. (the holiday is once again observed on november 11 beginning the following year.)

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October 24, 1977: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Minnesota Vikings - Los Angeles Rams : 3 - 35
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October 24, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

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October 24, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 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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Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 24, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 24, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 October 24, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 05:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

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Who was born on October 24, 1977?


Famous people born on October 24, 1977:

  • Gabrielle Zevin

    Gabrielle Zevin is an American novelist known for her young adult and adult fiction, including the novel 'The Storied Life of A.J.

  • Iván Kaviedes

    Ecuadoran footballer.

  • Patch Hurley

    Co-founder of YouTube, a popular video-sharing platform.

  • Jason Veilleux

    American teenager who was the driver of the car in which peter afarian passed away on 7/28/1996 at 00:45.

  • Rafael Furcal
  • Marie-Hélène Prémont
  • Iván Ania
  • Álvaro Pintos
  • David Callaham
  • Guillermo Falasca

Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Tom Fletcher
    Tom Fletcher

    Nfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

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October 24, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 25 days old,

or 2425 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16978 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 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 October 24, 1977?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 24, 1977.

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October 24, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 24, 1977:

  • Charlot Gabin

    Renowned French actor known for his iconic roles in classic films.

  • Vittorio Viale
  • Václav Svoboda
  • Dario Galli
  • Giuseppina Biggiogero Masotti
  • José María de Cossío

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th

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October 24, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 24, 1977:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 1977:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Light Up My Life
  2. - Nobody Does It Better
  3. - That's Rock 'N' Roll
  4. - Boogie Nights
  5. - Keep It Comin' Love

October 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silver Lady
  2. - Black Is Black
  3. - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
  4. - Way Down
  5. - Best Of My Love

October 24, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 24, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
  2. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
  3. - Dusic
  4. - Do Your Dance - Part 1
  5. - Shake It Well

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October 24, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 24, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Last Wave

The Last Wave

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow

Country: United States of America

Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Don Chaffey

Starring: Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney

Country: United States of America

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

Which Way Is Up?

Which Way Is Up?

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward

Blue Sunshine

Blue Sunshine

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Jeff Lieberman

Starring: Zalman King, Deborah Winters, Mark Goddard, Robert Walden

October 24, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 24, 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:

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Release year: 1977

Secret Army

Secret Army

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Blake Edwards

October 24, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 24, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

By:

This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

The Immigrants

By:

Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."

The Possible Dream by Charles Paul Conn

The Possible Dream

By:

Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos had a dream that was big enough to encompass everyone who wanted to make a difference in their lives and were willing to work hard for it.

At Random by Bennett Cerf

At Random

By:

"I have the name of our publishing company. We said that we would publish a few books at random.

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.

October 24, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 24, 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.

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

history

Who was the US President on October 24, 1977?

On October 24, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1977?

On October 24, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 24, 1977?

On October 24, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 24th?

October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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 October 1977?

October 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1977 calendar looked like.

Monday October 24, 1977