Sunday April 24, 1977: on this day

April 24, 1977 was the 114th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1977, who was born and died on April 24, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston), movies (e.g. The Man Who Loved Women, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Ein Mann Kam Im August) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1977?


April 24, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 114th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1977 can also be written as 4/24/1977 in the US and as 24/4/1977 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1977 in April 1977 calendar

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April 24, 1977: What happened on that day?


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April 24, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 24, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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April 24, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 01:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Who was born on April 24, 1977?


Famous people born on April 24, 1977:

  • Eric Balfour
    Eric Balfour

    Eric balfour is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as '24' and 'haven'.

  • Nicolas Cazalé
    Nicolas Cazalé

    Nicolas cazalé is a french actor known for his roles in films such as le clan and le grand voyage.

  • Sanuel Hurley

    Co-founder of YouTube.

  • Carlos Beltrán

    Puerto rican-american baseball player.

  • Diego Placente

    Argentine footballer.

  • Siarhey Balakhonau

    Belarusian educator and author.

  • John Cena

    Actor.

  • John Oliver

    Comedian.

  • Kal Penn

    Actor.

  • Kim Hyun-joo

    South korean actress.

  • Ryan Mitchell in Port Augusta

    South australia, australia; swimmer (olympics 1996).

  • Rebecca Mader
  • Malko Tondella
  • Deborah Toniolo
  • Mohamed el-Kerdany
  • Ryan Mitchell

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 24 days old,

or 2447 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17131 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1977.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1977?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1977.

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April 24, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1977:

  • Mauro Racca
  • Alberto Apponi

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Indian guru, spiritual figure (born 1926).

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April 24, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1977:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1977:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1977:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1977 was Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Leave Me This Way
  2. - Southern Nights
  3. - Hotel California
  4. - Don't Give Up On Us
  5. - The Things We Do For Love

April 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knowing Me, Knowing You
  2. - Going In With My Eyes Open
  3. - Red Light Spells Danger
  4. - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
  5. - When

April 24, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1977 was The Pride (Part I) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Pride (Part I)
  2. - I've Got Love On My Mind
  3. - I Wanna Get Next To You
  4. - I'm Your Boogie Man
  5. - You're Throwing A Good Love Away

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April 24, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man Who Loved Women

The Man Who Loved Women

Release year: 1977

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel

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

Tomcats

Tomcats

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Harry Kerwin

Starring: Chris Mulkey, Polly King, Wayne Crawford, Daniel Schweitzer

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

April 24, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:

Ein Mann kam im August

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

The New Adventures of Batman

The New Adventures of Batman

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Don Towsley

Headmaster

Headmaster

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Agradoot

Blankety Blanks

Blankety Blanks

Release year: 1977

Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff

Country: Australia

April 24, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Falconer by John Cheever

Falconer

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Falconer's story is stunning and powerful. It tells the story about Farragut, his crime, punishment and struggle to be a man in an universe that wants him dead.

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

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank

By:

"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

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler

Raise The Titanic!

By:

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 Gamesman by Michael Maccoby

The Gamesman

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The Gamesman: The New Corporate Leaders

April 24, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 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.

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Video Olympics

Video Olympics

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on April 24, 1977?

On April 24, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1977?

On April 24, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1977?

On April 24, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 April 1977?

April 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Sunday April 24, 1977