Sunday August 28, 1977: on this day

August 28, 1977 was the 240th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 28, 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 28, 1977, who was born and died on August 28, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1977?


August 28, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1977 can also be written as 8/28/1977 in the US and as 28/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

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August 28, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1977:

  • Bonnie lauer wins lpga patty berg golf classic
  • Nolan ryan strikes out 300 batters for 5th straight year
  • New york cosmos defeat seattle sounders, 2-1, at civic stadium in portland oregon, winning their second north american soccer league championship.
  • New york yankees' pitcher ron guidry faces just 28 men and beats texas rangers 1-0.

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August 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 07:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1977.

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Who was born on August 28, 1977?


Famous people born on August 28, 1977:

  • Boluwatife Ogunleye

    Boluwatife Ogunleye is a former Nigerian professional soccer player who played as a defender.

  • Adam Rayner
    Adam Rayner
  • Christelle Cornil
  • Aleksej Dymovskij
  • Javier Eseverri
  • Juanín García
  • Todor Gečevski
  • Daniel Andersson
  • Dema Kovalenko
  • Lantame Ouadja
  • Shinji Jōjō
  • Kaouther Ben Hania

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months

or 2430 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17014 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1977?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1977.

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August 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1977:

  • Mike Parkes
  • Ralph Samuelson
  • Peter Altmeier

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

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August 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1977:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 28, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

It Didn'T Start With Watergate by Victor Lasky

It Didn'T Start With Watergate

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Reprint of JFK: The Man and the Myth by the best-selling author. This book, which is meticulously documented, reveals the hypocrisy that has gripped the beltway as well as the streets.

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.

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 …

Full Disclosure by William Safire

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August 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1977?

On August 28, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1977?

On August 28, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1977?

On August 28, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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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