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Saturday December 31, 1977: on this day
December 31, 1977 was the 365th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1977, who was born and died on December 31, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 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 31st, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1977?
- December 31, 1977: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1977?
- December 31, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1977?
What day of the week was December 31, 1977?
December 31, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1977 can also be written as 12/31/1977 in the US and as 31/12/1977 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1977:
- Bubbling brown sugar closes at anta theater nyc after 766 performances
- Man of la mancha closes at palace theater nyc after 124 performances
- Wfat (brooklyn new york pirate radio station) begins broadcasting on 1620 am
- Donald woods, a banned white editor flees south africa.
- Cambodia drops diplomatic relations with vietnam.
- Amir sheikh jabir al-ahmad al-jabir al sabah becomes leader of kuwait.
- Ted bundy escapes from jail in colorado.
December 31, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1977 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 11:09 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 31, 1977?
Famous people born on December 31, 1977:
- Cina Lawson
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Donald Trump Jr
Donald trump's son and ivana trump's daughter.
- Joel Pollak
American conservative political commentator and author.
- Psy
South korean musician.
- Wardy Alfaro
Costa rican coach and footballer.
- Kenyon Martin
Athlete.
- Lucy Punch
Actress.
- Didie Schackman
Dutch beauty queen, miss holland 1995.
- Ceza
Turkish rapper.
- Ildiko Kecan
Miss hungary universe (1997).
- Laila Ali
Athlete.
- Psy (entertainer)
- Charline Vanhoenacker
- Kewullay Conteh
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st
December 31, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 25 days old,
or 2416 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16917 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1977?
There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1977.
December 31, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1977:
- Wetzel Burr
Wetzel Burr was an American football player who played as a guard in the National Football League.
- Nora Marlowe
Actress (sara gov & jj), passes away at 62.
- Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Kuwaiti ruler (born in 1924).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st
December 31, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1977:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1977 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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 31, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.
The Honorable Schoolboy
By: John le Carré
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
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
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
December 31, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Destroyer
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Circus
Who was the US President on December 31, 1977?
On December 31, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1977?
On December 31, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1977?
On December 31, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
