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December 28, 1977 was the 362nd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 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 December 28, 1977, who was born and died on December 28, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton), TV series (e.g. The Professionals) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1977?
- December 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1977?
- December 28, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1977?
What day of the week was December 28, 1977?
December 28, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1977 can also be written as 12/28/1977 in the US and as 28/12/1977 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1977 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:50 pm and setting at 09:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.
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Who was born on December 28, 1977?
Famous people born on December 28, 1977:
- Kery James
French rapper known for his socially conscious lyrics.
- Shane Elford
Australian rugby league player.
- Seun Ogunkoya
Nigerian sprinter.
- Derrick Brew
American sprinter.
- Vanessa Ferlito
American actress.
- Keremcem
Turkish singer-songwriter and actor.
- Ethan Kath
- Xavier
- Kuami Agboh
- Thomas Kleine
- Martina Melani
- Luigi Riccio
- Kery James (Alix Mathurin
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 28th
December 28, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 30 days old,
or 2417 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16922 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 28, 1977?
There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1977.
December 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1977:
- Luigi Brambilla
- Poliuto Penzo
- Charlotte Greenwood
- Attilio Mozzi
- Ludwig Schanze
- Karl Tekusch
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1977:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1977 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
- Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
- L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
- Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy
December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
- Abba - Money Money Money
December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 28, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- George Duke - Reach For It
- Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
- High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
December 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Coma
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley
Country: United States of America
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
High Anxiety
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman
Country: United States of America
December 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
On Our Own
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
December 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Book Of Merlyn
By: Terence H. White
The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
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.
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
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 Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.
Dreams Die First
By: Harold Robbins
"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth
December 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Super Bug
Depthcharge
Destroyer
Circus
Who was the US President on December 28, 1977?
On December 28, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1977?
On December 28, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1977?
On December 28, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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 December 1977?
December 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
