Monday May 23, 1977: on this day

About May 23rd, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrong-doers H R Halderman, John Ehrlichman, and John Mitchell.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1977 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Douglas Fairbanks, Joan Collins
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #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: Casotto directed by Sergio Citti

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What day of the week was May 23, 1977?


May 23, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1977 can also be written as 5/23/1977 in the US and as 23/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1977:

  • Us supreme court refuses to hear appeals of watergate wrong-doers h r halderman, john ehrlichman, and john mitchell.
  • Benin adopts its constitution.
  • Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren and 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in netherlands; children released may 27, siege ends june 11.

May 23, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 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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May 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 12:18 am.

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 23, 1977?


Famous people born on May 23, 1977:

  • Torrez

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Ilia Kulik

    Ilia kulik is a russian figure skater who is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1998 winter olympics in nagano, japan.

  • Richard Ayoade

    British actor, comedian, and director.

  • Annabel Kosten

    Dutch freestyle swimmer.

  • Bakari Hendrix
  • Tomoyuki Hirase
  • Sergio Mur
  • Angelo Pastore
  • Sergio Fernández González
  • Eka Tkeshelashvili
  • Heather Wahlquist
  • Karin Huttary
  • Thierry Rupert
  • Luca Attanasio
  • Kjetil Byfuglien
  • Tomás Gil
  • Lisa Joy

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1977?


Someone born on May 23, 1977 is:

47 years and 13 days old,

or 564 months and 13 days old,

or 2454 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17180 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1977?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1977.

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May 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1977:

  • Andri Gusti

    Albanian politician known for his role in the country's independence movement.

  • Dragoljub Jovanović
  • Vincenzo Randi

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1977:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1977:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1977:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sir Duke
  2. - When I Need You
  3. - I'm Your Boogie Man
  4. - Dreams
  5. - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

May 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 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 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
  2. - Free
  3. - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
  4. - Lucille

May 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sir Duke
  2. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  3. - Hollywood
  4. - Whodunit
  5. - The Pride (Part I)

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May 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Cinderella

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Pataki

Starring: Cheryl Smith, Yana Nirvana, Marilyn Corwin, Jennifer Doyle

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

Young Lady Chatterley

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Alan Roberts

Starring: Harlee McBride, Peter Ratray, William Beckley, Ann Michelle

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

May 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

Rock Follies of '77

Release year: 1977

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

May 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

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This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

The Chancellor Manuscript by Robert Ludlum

The Chancellor Manuscript

By:

Did J. Edgar Hoover die a natural death? Or was he assassinated? A group of intellectuals known as Inver Brass discovers a grave threat to the country.

The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

By:

Paperback.

The Gamesman by Michael Maccoby

The Gamesman

By:

The Gamesman: The New Corporate Leaders

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

May 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

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.

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1977?

On May 23, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1977?

On May 23, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1977?

On May 23, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 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.

Discover how May 1977 calendar looked like.

Monday May 23, 1977