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October 16, 1977 was the 289th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 16, 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 16, 1977, who was born and died on October 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Equus, directed by Sidney Lumet), 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 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1977?
- October 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1977?
- October 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1977?
What day of the week was October 16, 1977?
October 16, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1977 can also be written as 10/16/1977 in the US and as 16/10/1977 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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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 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:16 am and setting at 10:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.
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Who was born on October 16, 1977?
Famous people born on October 16, 1977:
- John Mayer
American producer and singer.
- Rav Wilding
Rav wilding is a british television presenter and former police officer, best known for his work on the bbc show crimewatch.
- Lamar Burton
Actor known for his role as Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- Ananya Chatterjee
Ananya Chatterjee is a renowned actress in the Indian film industry.
- Laura Wade
English playwright.
- Amanda Tepe
- Tamara Podemski
- Thorwald Veneberg
- Sebastián Bértoli
- Kossi Noutsoudje
- Tamara Müller
- Björn Otto
- Marco Brugnerotto
- Jon Heder
- José Juan Luque
Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:
![Hema Malini]()
Hema MaliniHema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Tim Robbins]()
Tim RobbinsAmerican actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Suzanne Somers]()
Suzanne SomersAmerican actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
![Elsa Zylberstein]()
Elsa ZylbersteinFrench stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
![Linda Darnell]()
Linda DarnellAmerican actress.
![Corinna Harfouch]()
Corinna HarfouchGerman actress.
![David Zucker]()
David ZuckerAmerican film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
October 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 6 months old,
or 558 months and 9 days old,
or 2427 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16993 days old,
if you were born on October 16, 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 16, 1977?
There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1977.
October 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1977:
- Michael Balcon
Producer dies at 81.
- Arrigo Morselli
- Daniel Danieli
What famous deaths happened on October 16th?
Famous deaths on October 16th:
![Deborah Kerr]()
Deborah KerrScottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
![Roy Dotrice]()
Roy DotriceChannel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
![Audra Lindley]()
Audra LindleyAmerican actress (d. 1997).
![Jean Shepherd]()
Jean ShepherdMulti-media comedian and writer from america.
![John Dunsworth]()
John DunsworthCanadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
![Shirley Booth]()
Shirley BoothActress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
![Rick Jason]()
Rick JasonAmerican actor (b. 1923).
![Dan Dailey]()
Dan DaileyAmerican actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
![Ed Lauter]()
Ed LauterLong beach, new york -- actor.
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October 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 16, 1977:
- World Food Day [FAO]
October 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
- KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
- Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
- Shaun Cassidy - That's Rock 'N' Roll
- Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)
October 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Soul - Silver Lady
- La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
- Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
- Elvis Presley - Way Down
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
October 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 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 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
- Brick - Dusic
- Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
- Rose Royce - Do Your Dance - Part 1
- LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
October 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 16, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Equus
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, Joan Plowright
Country: United States of America
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton
Country: United States of America
Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Joe D'Amato
Starring: Laura Gemser, Gabriele Tinti, Nieves Navarro, Donald O'Brien
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
October 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
Fred Flintstone and Friends
Release year: 1977
Secret Army
Release year: 1977
Written by: Gerard Glaister
Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Operation Petticoat
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Logo
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
October 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 16, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Path Between The Seas
By: David McCullough
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.
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 Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"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 …
Daniel Martin
By: John Fowles
New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy
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.
October 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 16, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Super Bug
Baseball
Circus
Street Racer
Who was the US President on October 16, 1977?
On October 16, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1977?
On October 16, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 16, 1977?
On October 16, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 16th?
October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
- 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
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.
