What happened on Saturday February 05, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1977:

• Sugar Ray Leonard's Professional Boxing Debut Sugar Ray Leonard launched his legendary professional boxing career by defeating Luis Vega in a six-round match. This fight marked the beginning of what would become an illustrious boxing journey, with Leonard eventually becoming a 5-division world champion.
• US Female Figure Skating Championship Linda Fratianne secured the US Female Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating her exceptional skill and athleticism in a competitive national event.
• Canadian Meteorite Landing in Alberta The Canadian Meteorite Observation and Recovery Programme documented the landing of stony meteorites near Innisfree, Alberta, with a total weight of 4.58 kilograms. This rare event provided valuable scientific data about extraterrestrial rock composition and atmospheric entry.
• General Mills Adventure Theater Radio Premiere CBS radio launched the General Mills Adventure Theater, a new radio program likely featuring dramatic storytelling and entertainment sponsored by General Mills.

Events in 1977

February 05, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1977

February 05, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 36th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1977 can also be written as 2/5/1977 in the US and as 5/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1977:

• Ben Ainslie

  Renowned British Olympic sailor and multiple gold medalist, considered one of the most successful Olympic sailors in history.

• Simone Cristicchi

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1977:

• Oskar Klein

  Known for his work in theoretical physics, especially in the field of quantum mechanics.

• Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale
• Robert Mohr

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
2. Rose Royce - Car Wash
3. Brick - Dazz
4. Eagles - New Kid In Town
5. The Sylvers - Hot Line

February 05, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

February 05, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
4. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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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 05, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 08:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1977

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Someone born on February 05, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 9 days old,

or 2518 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1977?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1977.

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