Saturday May 21, 1977: on this day
About May 21st, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: Fiddler on the Roof closes at Winter Garden NYC after 167 performances
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1977 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
- #1 UK song: I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart
- Popular movie: The Duellists directed by Ridley Scott
More about May 21st, 1977? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1977.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1977?
- May 21, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1977?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 1977?
- May 21, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1977?
What day of the week was May 21, 1977?
May 21, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1977 can also be written as 5/21/1977 in the US and as 21/5/1977 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1977:
- Fiddler on the roof closes at winter garden nyc after 167 performances
- 103rd preakness: jean cruguet aboard seattle slew (undefeated) wins in 1:54.4.
- Fire in hotel duc de brabant brussels, kills 19.
May 21, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 21, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 11:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 21, 1977?
Famous people born on May 21, 1977:
- Maxime Brunerie
Terrorist and political anarchist from france who attempted to assassinate president jacques chirac 14 july 2002.
- Ricky Williams
American singer-songwriter and drummer (b. 1956).
- Quinton Fortune
South African journalist known for his insightful sports commentary.
- Michael Fuß
German footballer.
- Ray MacDonald
Thai actor.
- Tan Le
Businesswoman.
- Matt Czuchry
Actor.
- Paloma Duarte
- Verna Rose
- Georges Ravignia
- Ana Revenco
- Kimberly Pressler
- Massimiliano Scaglia
- Trond Fredriksen
- Damián Kirkaldy
- Mbomboko Ngoy
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
How old is someone born on May 21, 1977?
Someone born on May 21, 1977 is:
47 years and 2 days old,
or 564 months and 2 days old,
or 2452 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17169 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1977?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1977.
May 21, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1977:
- Art Landy
- Torkild Andersen
- Dorothy Christy
- Lily Kronberger
- Neco
- John Whitaker
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1977:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1977:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1977:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
- KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 21, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tavares - Whodunit
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
May 21, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 21, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
Lucan
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
May 21, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Oliver'S Story
By: Erich Segal
Oliver loved Jenny. Two lonely years later, Jenny has passed away and Oliver Barrett IV feels that he will never, never, love again.
How To Save Your Own Life
By: Erica Jong
Erica Jong, like Isadora Wing her fictional doppelganger, was rich and famous, beautiful and brainy, and she enjoyed high-quality erotica in 1977, when this book was published for the first time.
Haywire
By: Brooke Hayward
Haywire became a national sensation from 1977 when it was published. It was a #1 bestseller. Haywire is a Hollywood classic about a glittering family, and the dark secrets that lay beneath.
The David Kopay Story
By: David Kopay and Perry Deane Young
David Kopay, twenty-three years after publishing the story, is still the only NFL player to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. From psychotherapy to Hypnosis to heartbreaking family conflicts to finally surprising acceptance
A Book Of Common Prayer
By: Joan Didion
Joan Didion writes with the telegraphic speed and microscopic sensitivity that make her one of our most respected journalists. She creates a sparkling novel of innocence, evil and wit.
May 21, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Indy 500
Blackjack
Space Wars
Basic Math
Who was the US President on May 21, 1977?
On May 21, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1977?
On May 21, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1977?
On May 21, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
