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April 28, 1977 was the 118th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 28, 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 28, 1977, who was born and died on April 28, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 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 28th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 28, 1977?
- April 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 28, 1977?
- April 28, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 28, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on April 28, 1977?
What day of the week was April 28, 1977?
April 28, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1977 can also be written as 4/28/1977 in the US and as 28/4/1977 in UK and Europe.
April 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 28, 1977:
- Andreas baader and members of baader-meinhoff jailed for life after a trial lasting nearly two years in stuttgart, germany.
- Christopher boyce convicted for selling us secrets to the russians.
- The budapest treaty on the international recognition of the deposit of microorganisms for the purposes of patent procedure is signed.
- The red army faction trial ends, with andreas baader, gudrun ensslin and jan-carl raspe found guilty of four counts of murder and more than 30 counts of attempted murder.
April 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 03:26 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 28, 1977?
Famous people born on April 28, 1977:
- Titus O'Neil
American wrestler and football player.
- Derrick Wayne Frazier
American convicted murderer (d. 2006).
- Zach Woodlee
Dancer.
- Josep Clotet Ruiz
- Siân Melangell Dafydd
- Thorstein Helstad
- Laurent Mekies
- Anders Blomqvist
- Sergio Sánchez Sánchez
- Zeb Wells
- Roniéliton Pereira Santos
- Jorge Bolaño
- Fabrizio Buonocore
- Carlos Cáceres
Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaAmerican actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.
![Penélope Cruz]()
Penélope CruzSpanish actress.
![Min-sik Choi]()
Min-sik ChoiMin-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.
![Jacques Dutronc]()
Jacques DutroncFrench singer, songwriter and guitarist.
![Bridget Moynahan]()
Bridget MoynahanBridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.
![Jay Leno]()
Jay LenoAmerican comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.
![Harper Lee]()
Harper LeeAmerican author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.
![Kim Gordon]()
Kim GordonAmerican singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Paul Guilfoyle]()
Paul GuilfoyleAmerican actor.
April 28, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 19 days old,
or 2450 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17155 days old,
if you were born on April 28, 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 28, 1977?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1977.
April 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 28, 1977:
- Ricardo Cortez
American actor known for his roles in silent films and early talkies.
- Sepp Herberger
German footballer and coach (b. 1897).
- Fulvio Croce
- Vincenzo Zucca
- Lorenzo Modulo
- Giuseppe Trivellini
- Ricardo Cortez actor y judío vienés de cine mudo . (n. 1899)
- Josef «Sepp» Herberger
What famous deaths happened on April 28th?
Famous deaths on April 28th:
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Ed Begley]()
Ed BegleyHartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).
![Patricia Medina]()
Patricia MedinaEnglish actress (b. 1919).
- Joshiah Willard Gibbs
Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.
- Penelopi Fitzgerald
British author celebrated for her literary fiction.
- Marri Sivaram
Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.
- Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.
- Madalee Milton
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
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April 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 28, 1977:
- Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
- National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
- Peter Chanel
- Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
- Luchesius
- Patritius
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
- National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
- Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
Observances on April 28, 1977:
- International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Saints celebrated on April 28, 1977:
- Saints Vitalis and Valeria
April 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1977 was Southern Nights by Glen Campbell, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 28, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Raise The Titanic!
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rescue crucial material from the most notorious maritime disaster. This #1 New York Times bestseller is the result of orders from the Pentagon.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
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.
April 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 28, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Olympics
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Basic Math
Baseball
Who was the US President on April 28, 1977?
On April 28, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1977?
On April 28, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 28, 1977?
On April 28, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 28th?
April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
- 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
- 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
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.
