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May 08, 1977 was the 128th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 08, 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 May 08, 1977, who was born and died on May 08, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hotel California by Eagles), movies (e.g. The White Buffalo, directed by J. Lee Thompson), 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 May 8th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1977?
- May 08, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1977?
- May 08, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1977?
What day of the week was May 08, 1977?
May 08, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1977:
- Hollis stacy wins lpga lady tara golf classic.
- David berkowitz pleads guilty in "son of sam" 44-caliber shootings.
May 08, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1977 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 May 08, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 11:57 am.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 08, 1977?
Famous people born on May 08, 1977:
- Joe Bonamassa
American blues rock singer and guitarist.
- Jennifer Walcott
Jennifer walcott is an american actress and model known for her appearances in playboy magazine and her roles in various films and tv shows.
- Theodoros Papaloukas
Greek basketball player.
- Kathrin Bringmann
German mathematician and academic.
- Bad News Brown
Canadian rapper, harmonica player, and actor (d. 2011).
- Chiaki Takahashi
Japanese voice actress and model.
- Bad Brown
Canadian actor and harmonica player (d. 2011).
- Pepe Sánchez
- Bad News Brown (Paul Frappier)
- Giuseppe Biava
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
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Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 11 days old,
or 2449 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17148 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 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 May 08, 1977?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1977.
May 08, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1977:
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
- Kypton Heinlein
Kypton Heinlein was a highly influential American science fiction author, known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.
May 08, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1977:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1977:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1977:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1977 was Hotel California by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eagles - Hotel California
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
May 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 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 May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. 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
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
May 08, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. 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)
- Tavares - Whodunit
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
May 08, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The White Buffalo
Release year: 1977
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak
Country: United States of America
The Car
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Starring: James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong
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
Day of the Animals
Release year: 1977
Directed by: William Girdler
Starring: Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel
May 08, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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
May 08, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Condominium
By: John D. MacDonald
Condominium, a "first-rate entertainment," New York Daily News describes it as a narrative from a master of suspense. It is a panemacular novel by a master of suspense. The story follows the disappearance and sale of an American paradise.
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.
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
The Chancellor Manuscript
By: Robert Ludlum
Did J. Edgar Hoover die a natural death? Or was he assassinated? A group of intellectuals known as Inver Brass discovers a grave threat to the country.
May 08, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Indy 500
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Circus
Street Racer
Who was the US President on May 08, 1977?
On May 08, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1977?
On May 08, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1977?
On May 08, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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 May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
