Friday August 26, 1977: on this day

August 26, 1977 was the 238th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 1977, who was born and died on August 26, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Best Of My Love by The Emotions), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), 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 26th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1977?


August 26, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1977 can also be written as 8/26/1977 in the US and as 26/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

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August 26, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1977:

  • Frank martinus arion forms surinamese writers group 77
  • The charter of the french language is adopted by the national assembly of quebec.

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August 26, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:02 pm and setting at 04:55 am.

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 26, 1977?


Famous people born on August 26, 1977:

  • Bevely Oden

    Olympic gold medalist and former professional volleyball player.

  • Therese Alshammar

    Swedish swimmer.

  • Morris Peterson

    Morris Peterson is a former basketball player known for his contributions to the sport.

  • Saeko Chiba

    Japanese voice actress and singer.

  • Liam Botham

    English rugby player and cricketer.

  • Diego Corrales

    American boxer (b. 1977).

  • Simone Motta

    Italian footballer.

  • Trần Hà

    Vietnamese dancer and singer producer.

  • Dominic Treadwell-Collins

    English television producer.

  • Patrick Kennedy (actor)
  • Tripp Phillips
  • Timo Schultz
  • Ákos Vereckei
  • Jack Hight

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 3 days old,

or 2431 weeks

or 17017 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1977?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1977.

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August 26, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1977:

  • H. A. Rey

    German-american author and illustrator, created curious george (b. 1898).

  • HA Rey

    Popular constellation book author, who dies at 78.

  • Heinz Rottger

    Composer dies at 67.

  • Willis Bouchey

    Actor (battle cry: from here to eternity), died at 34.

  • Francesco Vaccaro
  • Alessandro Vitali

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th

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August 26, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1977:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Best Of My Love
  2. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  3. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  4. - Easy
  5. - Handy Man

August 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 26, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Float On
  2. - Devil's Gun
  3. - Strawberry Letter 23
  4. - L.a. Sunshine
  5. - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto

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August 26, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

September 30, 1955

September 30, 1955

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount

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

Death Promise

Death Promise

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Warmflash

Starring: Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock, Bill Louie, Thompson Kao Kang

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

August 26, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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

August 26, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant

Dynasty

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Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.

The Path Between The Seas by David McCullough

The Path Between The Seas

By:

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 Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

By:

Paperback.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

August 26, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on August 26, 1977?

On August 26, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1977?

On August 26, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1977?

On August 26, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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.

Discover how August 1977 calendar looked like.

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