What happened on Saturday June 04, 1977?

About June 4th, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: Apple introduces the Apple II, widely considered the first successful mass-produced personal computer. This groundbreaking device would play a pivotal role in bringing computing technology into homes and small businesses, democratizing access to personal computing.
  • Day of the week: June 4th, 1977 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder
  • #1 UK song: Lucille by Kenny Rogers
  • Popular movie: The Sentinel directed by Clark Johnson

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June 04, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 04, 1977:

  • Apple II Personal Computer Launch Apple introduces the Apple II, widely considered the first successful mass-produced personal computer. This groundbreaking device would play a pivotal role in bringing computing technology into homes and small businesses, democratizing access to personal computing.
  • VHS Videotape Introduction at Consumer Electronics Show JVC introduces its VHS videotape at the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago, marking the beginning of a significant format war with Sony's Betamax system. This technological innovation would ultimately revolutionize home video consumption, with VHS becoming the dominant video medium for decades.
  • Stevie Wonder's 'Sir Duke' Tops US Charts "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder reaches the number one position on the US music charts, representing the cultural musical landscape of 1977.
  • Kenny Rogers' 'Lucille' Tops UK Charts "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers claims the top spot on the UK music charts, showcasing the international popularity of country music in the late 1970s.
  • Puerto Rican Day Violence in Chicago A tragic incident of violence during the Puerto Rican Day celebrations in Chicago, Illinois, results in two fatalities, highlighting social tensions and community challenges of the era.

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June 04, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 04, 1977?


June 04, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 155th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1977 can also be written as 6/4/1977 in the US and as 4/6/1977 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 04, 1977?


Famous people born on June 04, 1977:

  • Eric Church

    Acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter known for his distinctive style and passionate performances.

  • Antoine Arnault

    French businessman and executive who leads luxury brands Berluti and Loro Piana, part of the LVMH group.

  • Roland G. Fryer Jr.

    Prominent American economist and Harvard professor known for groundbreaking research on racial inequality and education.

  • Jordan Bratman
  • Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa
  • Ingrid Visser

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June 04, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 04, 1977:

  • Marcel Bataillon
  • Fritz Schlieper

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June 04, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 04, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 30th and June 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

  1. - Sir Duke youtube
  2. - I'm Your Boogie Man youtube
  3. - Dreams youtube
  4. - Got To Give It Up (Part 1) youtube
  5. - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky) youtube

June 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 1977 was Lucille by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

  1. - Lucille youtube
  2. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest youtube
  3. - Show You The Way To Go youtube
  4. - A Star Is Born (Evergreen) youtube
  5. - God Save The Queen youtube

June 04, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

  1. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  2. - Sir Duke youtube
  3. - Hollywood
  4. - Whodunit
  5. - Break It To Me Gently
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June 04, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 04, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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June 04, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 04, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 04, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:12 pm and setting at 09:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1977.

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How old is someone born on June 04, 1977?


Someone born on June 04, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 10 days old,

or 2501 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17511 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1977?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1977?

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