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April 27, 1977 was the 117th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 27, 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 27, 1977, who was born and died on April 27, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Southern Nights by Glen Campbell), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. Rock Follies Of '77) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1977?
- April 27, 1977: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1977?
- April 27, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1977?
What day of the week was April 27, 1977?
April 27, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 117th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1977 can also be written as 4/27/1977 in the US and as 27/4/1977 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1977:
- Hcc, hobby computer club, forms in the netherlands
- Bloody riots in soweto, south africa.
- 28 people are killed in the guatemala city air disaster.
- The guatemala city air disaster kills 28 people.
April 27, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 27, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 02:52 am.
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 27, 1977?
Famous people born on April 27, 1977:
- Khalid Zoubaa
French runner.
- Tom Welling
Actor.
- Jason Earles
Actor.
- Felipe Ortiz
- Martin Sjögren
- Chiara Gamberale
- Courtney Alexander
- Khalid Jamil
- Marina Minetti
- Alejandro Meloño
- Orber Moreno
- Anthony Cédric Vuagniaux
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 30 days old,
or 2452 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17166 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 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 27, 1977?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1977.
April 27, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1977:
- Stanley Adams
American actor and screenwriter (d. 1977).
- Scott Bradley
- Héctor Germán Oesterheld
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1977:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1977:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1977 was Southern Nights by Glen Campbell, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 27, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Eagles - Hotel California
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
April 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 27, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Van McCoy - The Shuffle
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
April 27, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 27, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- The Spinners - You're Throwing A Good Love Away
April 27, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 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
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
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
The Man Who Loved Women
Release year: 1977
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel
Tomcats
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Harry Kerwin
Starring: Chris Mulkey, Polly King, Wayne Crawford, Daniel Schweitzer
April 27, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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:
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
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
April 27, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Book Of Common Prayer
By: Joan Didion
Joan Didion writes with the telegraphic speed and microscopic sensitivity that make her one of our most respected journalists. She creates a sparkling novel of innocence, evil and wit.
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.
Haywire
By: Brooke Hayward
Haywire became a national sensation from 1977 when it was published. It was a #1 bestseller. Haywire is a Hollywood classic about a glittering family, and the dark secrets that lay beneath.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
April 27, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Super Bug
Indy 500
Video Olympics
Air-Sea Battle
Street Racer
Who was the US President on April 27, 1977?
On April 27, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1977?
On April 27, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1977?
On April 27, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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.
