Friday January 28, 1977: on this day
About January 28th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: The first day of the Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977, which severely affects and cripples much of Upstate New York, but Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY, Watertown, NY, and surrounding areas are most affected, each area accumulating close to 10 feet (3.0 m) of snow on this one day.\ \ \ \ \ Disintegration of the Space Shuttle Challenger.
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1977 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Ariel Winter, Elijah Wood
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Car Wash by Rose Royce
- #1 UK song: Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul
- Popular movie: Suspiria directed by Dario Argento
More about January 28th, 1977? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 1977.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1977?
- January 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1977?
- How old is someone born on January 28, 1977?
- January 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1977?
What day of the week was January 28, 1977?
January 28, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 28th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1977 can also be written as 1/28/1977 in the US and as 28/1/1977 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1977:
- The first day of the great lakes blizzard of 1977, which severely affects and cripples much of upstate new york, but buffalo, ny, syracuse, ny, watertown, ny, and surrounding areas are most affected, each area accumulating close to 10 feet (3.0 m) of snow on this one day.\ \ \ \ \ disintegration of the space shuttle challenger.
- The great lakes blizzard of 1977 hits buffalo, new york and the niagara region of southern ontario.
- The first day of the great lakes blizzard of 1977, which dumps 3 metres (10 ft) of snow in one day in upstate new york. buffalo, syracuse, watertown, and surrounding areas are most affected.
January 28, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 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 January 28th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:56 am and setting at 02:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1977.
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Who was born on January 28, 1977?
Famous people born on January 28, 1977:
![Joey Fatone]()
Joey FatoneJoey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
- Takuma Sato
Japanese professional racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2017.
- Duante Culpepper
Former NFL quarterback known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Andres Neuman
Argentinian-Spanish author known for his novels and poetry.
- Sandis Buškevics
Latvian basketball coach and player.
- Lyle Overbay
American baseball player.
- Matt DeVries
American guitarist (chimaira rockworm six feet under and fear factory).
- Zhao Tao
- Francisco Antonio Pavón
- Marcelo Lipatín
- Pablo Nassar
- Antonio Delgado
- Cristian Carrara
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
![Ariel Winter]()
Ariel WinterAriel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
![Elijah Wood]()
Elijah WoodElijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
![Nick Carter]()
Nick CarterAmerican singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
![Shruti Haasan]()
Shruti HaasanShruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
![Barbi Benton]()
Barbi BentonAmerican singer and model, actress.
![Alan Alda]()
Alan AldaAmerican actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
![Rick Warren]()
Rick WarrenAmerican minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
![Charles Taylor]()
Charles TaylorLiberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
![Frank Skinner]()
Frank SkinnerEnglish comedian, actor, and author.
![Calum Worthy]()
Calum WorthyCanadian actor and musician.
How old is someone born on January 28, 1977?
Someone born on January 28, 1977 is:
47 years 4 months old,
or 568 months and 8 days old,
or 2470 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17295 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1977?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1977.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
January 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1977:
- Burt Mustin
Actor (all in the family andy griffith show), died at 92.
- Benito Quinquela Martín
- Pasquale Pasquini
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
![Joe Viterelli]()
Joe ViterelliAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Cicely Tyson]()
Cicely TysonAmerican actress (b. 1924).
![John Banner]()
John BannerAustrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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January 28, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1977:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1977 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- Brick - Dazz
- Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
January 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 28, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
- Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
- Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
- Barry Biggs - Sideshow
January 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.
January 28, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
- Deniece Williams - Free
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite
January 28, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 28, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 28, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Slapstick
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Slapstick is a humorous look at today's follies. It shows an apocalyptic vision through the eyes and ears of the King of Manhattan.
The Autumn Of The Patriarch
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The Autumn of the Patriarch, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s most complex and ambitious work, is a fascinating tale of a Caribbean tyrant battling corruption.
Storm Warning
By: Jack Higgins
A group of German ex-patriots in Brazil are forced to sail five thousand miles through turbulent waters during World War II. They must also face the death threats posed by American and British military power.
Ceremony Of The Innocent
By: Taylor Caldwell
One of the country's most beloved novelists returns home to the late nineteenth and early 20th century America to set her personal novel, the parallel stories about a woman.
The Right And The Power
By: Leon Jaworski
First edition. The book is in excellent condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is in Good Condition with tiny tears and creases.
January 28, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Olympics
Destroyer
Triple Hunt
Basic Math
Street Racer
Who was the US President on January 28, 1977?
On January 28, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1977?
On January 28, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1977?
On January 28, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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 January 1977?
January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
