Saturday February 5, 1977
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It was Saturday, under the sign of Aquarius (see planets position on February 5, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Ben Ainslie and Yuko Aoki.
In that special week of February people in US were listening to Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor.
In UK When I Need You by Leo Sayer was in the top 5 hits.
The Late Show, directed by Robert Benton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while Voyage by Sterling Hayden was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The New Adventures of Batman.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Blackjack or Video Olympics.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.
- Saint Bertolf
Famous Birthdays:
- Ben Ainslie: English sailor.
- Yuko Aoki: Japanese singer and model.
- Simone Cristicchi: Italian singer-songwriter.
- Adam Dykes: Australian rugby league player.
- Adam Everett: American baseball player and coach.
- Simone Christicchi: Italian singer and composer, who won the 57th edition of the Sanremo music festival in March 2007.
- Ahmad Merritt: American football player.
- Andrejs Prohorenkovs: Latvian footballer and manager.
- Elin Topuzakov: Bulgarian footballer and manager.
- Valery Kobzarenko: Ukrainian cyclist.
Famous Deaths:
- Izaak Boleslavski: Russian chess player, dies at age 67.
- Oskar Klein: Swedish physicist and academic (d. 1977).
Facts:
- CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67
- Dis-Gorilla (part 1) by Rick Dees peaks at #56
- In The Mood by Henhouse 5 Plus Too (Ray Stevens) peaks at #40
- Turn Loose On My Leg by Jim Stafford peaks at #98
- Up Your Nose by Gabriel Kaplan peaks at #91
- Sugar Ray Leonard beats Luis Vega in six rounds in his first pro fight.
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Linda Fratianne.
- General Mills Adventure Theater premieres on CBS radio.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1977?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Winter Weather -- Jan. 31, 1977
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8521
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1977
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1977 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Brick - Dazz
- Eagles - New Kid In Town
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
- Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
- Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Top #10 R&B songs
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) - The O'Jays
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
- The Dramatics - Be My Girl
- Brick - Dazz
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Commodores - Fancy Dancer
- Brass Construction - Ha Cha Cha (funktion)
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Storm Warning
Dust jacket missing. Bright clean boards have light edge wear. Text is perfect. Same day shipping from AZ.
More infoThe Right And The Power
First Edition. Book is in NF condition. Black boards with gilt lettering. DJ is Good Condition, has tiny tears and creases.
More infoVideogames
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