Thursday October 27, 1977: on this day

October 27, 1977 was the 300th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 27, 1977, who was born and died on October 27, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 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 27th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 27, 1977?


October 27, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1977 can also be written as 10/27/1977 in the US and as 27/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

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October 27, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 1977:

  • Amsterdam businessman m caransa kidnapped
  • Nasa launches space vehicle s-200.

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October 27, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th 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.

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October 27, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 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 27th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 27, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 27, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 08:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 26, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1977.

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Who was born on October 27, 1977?


Famous people born on October 27, 1977:

  • Marisha Pessl

    Marisha pessl is an american writer known for her novels such as 'special topics in calamity physics' and 'night film'.

  • Sheeri Rappaport

    American actress.

  • Kumar Sangakkara

    Sri lankan cricketer.

  • Jiří Jarošík

    Czech footballer.

  • Jiri Jarosik

    Czech footballer.

  • Jon Heder

    Actor.

  • Zab Judah
  • Luan Pinari
  • Sayed Abdel Hafeez
  • Giorgia Cardaci
  • Marco Carraretto
  • Ricardo Chaves
  • Sterling Davis

Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • John Cleese
    John Cleese

    British actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.

  • Michel Galabru
    Michel Galabru

    Francoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...

  • Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni

    Italian actor.

  • Dylan Thomas
    Dylan Thomas

    Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.

  • Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel

    French actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Aron Ralston
    Aron Ralston

    American mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Nanette Fabray
    Nanette Fabray

    American comedian, singer, and actress.

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October 27, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 29 days old,

or 2426 weeks

or 16982 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 27, 1977?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 27, 1977.

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October 27, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 1977:

  • James M. Cain

    American journalist and author (b. 1892).

  • Sándor Nemes
  • Ruggero Volpi
  • Ivo Radovniković
  • Antonio Savoldi
  • James Mallahan Cain

What famous deaths happened on October 27th?

Famous deaths on October 27th:

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • Ugo Tognazzi
    Ugo Tognazzi

    Italian comedian, actor, and director.

  • Betsy Drake
    Betsy Drake

    Betsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.

  • Moira Lister
    Moira Lister

    South african actress (born in 1923).

  • Charles Hawtrey
    Charles Hawtrey

    At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.

  • Rod Roddy
    Rod Roddy

    American television announcer (born 1937).

  • John Warburton
    John Warburton

    Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.

  • Rafel Alberti

    Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27.

  • Johanna Lindsey

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 27th

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October 27, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 27, 1977:

  • St. Namatius
  • Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • St. Desiderius
  • R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
  • St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
  • St. Capitolina
  • St. Odhran
  • St. Elesbaan
  • St. Florentius
  • St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.

Observances on October 27, 1977:

  • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on October 27, 1977:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
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October 27, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 27, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 27, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 27, 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 27, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 27, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 27, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

The Immigrants

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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 Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

It Didn'T Start With Watergate by Victor Lasky

It Didn'T Start With Watergate

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Reprint of JFK: The Man and the Myth by the best-selling author. This book, which is meticulously documented, reveals the hypocrisy that has gripped the beltway as well as the streets.

October 27, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 27, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Baseball

Baseball

Platform: RCA Studio II

Genre: Sport

Publisher: RCA

history

Who was the US President on October 27, 1977?

On October 27, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 1977?

On October 27, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 27, 1977?

On October 27, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 27th?

October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
  • 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.

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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.

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