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see horoscope and birth chart for February 04, 1977What happened on Friday, February 4, 1977?
About February 4th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 4, 1977, a Chicago Transit Authority elevated train rear-ended another on the northeast corner of the Loop at Wabash Avenue and Lake Street during the evening rush hour. The collision forced the first four cars of the rear train off the elevated tracks, killing 11 people and injuring at least 268 as the cars fell onto the street below.
- Day of the week: February 4th, 1977 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor
- #1 UK song: When I Need You by Leo Sayer
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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- February 04, 1977: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 04, 1977?
- Who was born on February 04, 1977?
- February 04, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- February 04, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- February 04, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 04, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 04, 1977?
- Back in 1977
February 04, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 04, 1977:
- Chicago Elevated Train Disaster On February 4, 1977, a Chicago Transit Authority elevated train rear-ended another on the northeast corner of the Loop at Wabash Avenue and Lake Street during the evening rush hour. The collision forced the first four cars of the rear train off the elevated tracks, killing 11 people and injuring at least 268 as the cars fell onto the street below. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30th NHL All-Star Game The 30th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held on January 25, 1977, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. The Wales Conference All-Star team defeated the Campbell Conference 4-3, with Rick Martin of the Buffalo Sabres scoring two goals in the third period, including the game-winning goal, and being named the Most Valuable Player. source: en.wikipedia.org
February 04, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1977
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What day of the week was February 04, 1977?
February 04, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 35th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 04, 1977 can also be written as 2/4/1977 in the US and as 4/2/1977 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 04, 1977?
Famous people born on February 04, 1977:
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Gavin DeGrawGavin DeGraw is an American pop-rock singer-songwriter known for hit singles like 'I Don't Want to Be' and his soulful musical style.
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Teitur Lassen
February 04, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
February 04, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 04, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Brick - Dazz
- Eagles - New Kid In Town
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
February 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 04, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Barry Biggs - Sideshow
- Heatwave - Boogie Nights
February 04, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 04, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- Deniece Williams - Free
- The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
February 04, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.
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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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 04, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1977 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 04, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 04, 1977 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 February 04, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 07:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.
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Someone born on February 04, 1977 is:
49 years 6 months old,
or 594 months and 3 days old,
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or 18081 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1977?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 4th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1977?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 04, 1977.
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Why 1977 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 4, 1977, a 1977 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 4, 1977 includes Chicago Elevated Train Disaster, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 4, 1977 included “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 4, 1977 included Annie Hall, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 4, 1977 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Gavin DeGraw, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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