Friday August 12, 1977: on this day

August 12, 1977 was the 224th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 12, 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 August 12, 1977, who was born and died on August 12, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. That Obscure Object of Desire, directed by Luis Buñuel), TV series (e.g. Be My Guest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1977?


August 12, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1977 can also be written as 8/12/1977 in the US and as 12/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

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August 12, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1977:

  • Space shuttle enterprise makes first atmospheric flight.
  • High energy astronomy observatory 1 launched into earth orbit.
  • The first free flight of the space shuttle enterprise.
  • The sri lankan riots of 1977, targeting the minority sri lankan tamil people, begin, less than a month after the united national party came to power. over 300 tamils are killed.
  • The nasa space shuttle, named ''enterprise'', makes its first test free-flight from the back of a boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft (sca).
  • The big ear, a radio telescope operated by ohio state university as part of the seti project, receives a radio signal from deep space the event is named the ampquotwow!ampquot signal for a notation made by a volunteer on the project.
  • Herbert kappler escapes from the caelian hill military hospital in rome.

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August 12, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 06:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.

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Who was born on August 12, 1977?


Famous people born on August 12, 1977:

  • Iva Majoli

    Croatian tennis player: wta tour.

  • Artrell Neville

    Artrell Neville is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Neville Hotel Group.

  • Burley Wallace

    Renowned track and field athlete known for his exceptional speed and agility.

  • Connell McShane

    Connell McShane is a well-known journalist.

  • Park Yong-ha

    South korean actor (d. 2010).

  • Plaxico Burress

    American football player.

  • Jesper Grønkjær

    Danish footballer.

  • Vanessa Nimmo
  • Paola Mosca Barberis
  • Iļja Novikovs
  • David Beriáin
  • Octavi Tarres Garcia
  • Richard Spiegelburg
  • Taulant Balla
  • Arkady Dokhoyan
  • Al Ewing
  • Elisa Facchini

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 12th

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August 12, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 16 days old,

or 2432 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17030 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 August 12, 1977?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1977.

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August 12, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1977:

  • Bobodžan Gafurov
  • René Tirard

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1977:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  2. - I'm In You
  3. - Best Of My Love
  4. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  5. - Do You Wanna Make Love

August 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Angelo
  2. - I Feel Love
  3. - Float On
  4. - You Got What It Takes
  5. - Ma Baker

August 12, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Float On
  2. - Strawberry Letter 23
  3. - Slide
  4. - Best Of My Love
  5. - Devil's Gun

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August 12, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

That Obscure Object of Desire

That Obscure Object of Desire

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet, Ángela Molina, Julien Bertheau

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

Charleston

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

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 Kentucky Fried Movie

The Kentucky Fried Movie

Release year: 1977

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: Evan C. Kim, Bong Soo Han, Bill Bixby, George Lazenby

Country: United States of America

August 12, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lance Comfort

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Cottage to Let

Cottage to Let

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sinister Cinema

Hollywood High

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

August 12, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

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This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Condominium by John D. MacDonald

Condominium

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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.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

Oliver'S Story by Erich Segal

Oliver'S Story

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Oliver loved Jenny. Two lonely years later, Jenny has passed away and Oliver Barrett IV feels that he will never, never, love again.

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank

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"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

August 12, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on August 12, 1977?

On August 12, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1977?

On August 12, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1977?

On August 12, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 August 1977?

August 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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