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see horoscope and birth chart for August 03, 1977What happened on Wednesday, August 3, 1977?
About August 3rd, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 3, 1977, Tandy Corporation, through its Radio Shack stores, introduced the TRS-80 Model I, one of the first mass-marketed personal computers. Priced at $599.95, it featured a Zilog Z80 processor, 4 KB of RAM, and a built-in BASIC interpreter. The launch was initially met with skepticism, but the TRS-80 sold over 10,000 units in its first month, significantly surpassing sales expectations.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 1977 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb
- #1 UK song: Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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- August 03, 1977: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 03, 1977?
- Who was born on August 03, 1977?
- August 03, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 03, 1977?
- Back in 1977
August 03, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 1977:
- TRS-80 Personal Computer Launch On August 3, 1977, Tandy Corporation, through its Radio Shack stores, introduced the TRS-80 Model I, one of the first mass-marketed personal computers. Priced at $599.95, it featured a Zilog Z80 processor, 4 KB of RAM, and a built-in BASIC interpreter. The launch was initially met with skepticism, but the TRS-80 sold over 10,000 units in its first month, significantly surpassing sales expectations. source: smithsonianmag.com
- United States Senate Hearing on MKULTRA On August 3, 1977, the United States Senate held a hearing to investigate the CIA's MKULTRA program, which involved mind control experiments on unwitting subjects. The hearing aimed to uncover the extent of the program and its ethical implications. source: archives.gov
- Jiu Valley Miners' Strike in Romania Between August 1 and 3, 1977, approximately 35,000 miners in Romania's Jiu Valley initiated a strike protesting Law 3/1977, which ended disability pensions and raised the retirement age. The miners also demanded better working conditions and higher wages. The strike concluded when President Nicolae Ceaușescu visited the area on August 3, addressing the miners' grievances. source: en.wikipedia.org
August 03, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1977
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What day of the week was August 03, 1977?
August 03, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1977 can also be written as 8/3/1977 in the US and as 3/8/1977 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 03, 1977?
Famous people born on August 03, 1977:
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Tom BradyLegendary NFL quarterback who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, considered one of the greatest players in...
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Edward FurlongAmerican actor famous for his iconic role as John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, a breakthrough performance in his early career.
August 03, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1977:
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Makarios IIIArchbishop of Cyprus who played a pivotal role in the island's independence movement and became its first president, leading the country...
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Alfred LuntActor (guardsman sally of sawdust), is killed at 83.
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Camille Schumacher
August 03, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
- Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
- Peter Frampton - I'm In You
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Barbra Streisand - My Heart Belongs To Me
- Peter McCann - Do You Wanna Make Love
August 03, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
- Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
- Donna Summer - I Feel Love
- The Floaters - Float On
- Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
- Boney M - Ma Baker
August 03, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1977 was Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- The Floaters - Float On
- Slave - Slide
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Enchantment - Sunshine
August 03, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
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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 03, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 03, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1977 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 11:30 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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Someone born on August 03, 1977 is:
49 years and 8 days old,
or 588 months and 8 days old,
or 2557 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17905 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1977?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 3rd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1977?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 03, 1977.
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Why 1977 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 3, 1977, a 1977 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 3, 1977 includes TRS-80 Personal Computer Launch, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 3, 1977 included “I Just Want To Be Your Everything” by Andy Gibb, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 3, 1977 included Annie Hall, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 3, 1977 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Tom Brady, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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