Saturday October 29, 1977: on this day

October 29, 1977 was the 302nd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 29, 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 29, 1977, who was born and died on October 29, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 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 29th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1977?


October 29, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1977 can also be written as 10/29/1977 in the US and as 29/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

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October 29, 1977: What happened on that day?


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October 29, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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October 29, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 09:31 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 29, 1977?


Famous people born on October 29, 1977:

  • Jon Abrahams
    Jon Abrahams

    American actor.

  • Brendan Fehr
    Brendan Fehr

    Brendan fehr is a canadian actor known for his role as michael guerin in the television series roswell.

  • Jamie Briggs

    Australian politician who served as the Minister for Cities and the Built Environment.

  • Duwayne Brooks

    British journalist known for his work in investigative journalism.

  • Vaggelis Kaounos

    Greek footballer.

  • Annemarie Warnkross
  • Nora Bicet
  • Jorge Sebastian Baratteri
  • Juraj Czinege
  • Marco Di Gioia
  • Leandro Simi
  • Aistė Smilgevičiūtė
  • Julio Camejo

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 19 days old,

or 2420 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16943 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1977?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1977.

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October 29, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1977:

  • Chiyonoyama Masanobu

    The 41st yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1926).

  • Bruno Paparella
  • Yrjö Keinonen

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

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October 29, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1977:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1977:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 29, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 29, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 29, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

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."

Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw

Beggarman, Thief

By:

Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.

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.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

October 29, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Video Olympics

Video Olympics

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1977?

On October 29, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1977?

On October 29, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1977?

On October 29, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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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