Thursday May 05, 1977: on this day

May 05, 1977 was the 125th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 05, 1977 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 05, 1977, who was born and died on May 05, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hotel California by Eagles), movies (e.g. The White Buffalo, directed by J. Lee Thompson), TV series (e.g. Rock Follies Of '77) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1977?


May 05, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 125th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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May 05, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 05, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:41 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.

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Who was born on May 05, 1977?


Famous people born on May 05, 1977:

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Jessica Schwarz
    Jessica Schwarz

    German actress.

  • Janssen Vos

    Janssen Vos is a retired Dutch cyclist who won multiple world championships and Olympic medals.

  • Tiffany Roberts in Petaluma

    California; soccer midfielder (olympics-1996).

  • Emily Perkins

    Actress.

  • Marko Milic

    Slovenian-american basketball player; guard/forward, 76ers.

  • Choi Kang-hee

    South korean actress.

  • Barbara Harel
  • Shaka Massey
  • Makaya Nsilulu
  • Dmitrij Bykov
  • Branko Jelić
  • Gianbattista La Rocca
  • Dimităr Telkijski
  • Goce Toleski
  • Floriana Secondi

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser

    Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 20 days old,

or 2451 weeks

or 17157 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1977.

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1977.

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May 05, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1977:

  • Ludwig Erhard

    German politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1963 to 1966.

  • Teresio Traversa
  • Erich Campe
  • Thorvald Eigenbrod

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1977:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1977:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1977:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1977 was Hotel California by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hotel California
  2. - When I Need You
  3. - Southern Nights
  4. - Sir Duke
  5. - Don't Leave Me This Way

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
  2. - Free
  3. - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
  4. - Lucille
  5. - Sir Duke

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  2. - The Pride (Part I)
  3. - Whodunit
  4. - I'm Your Boogie Man
  5. - Sir Duke

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May 05, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The White Buffalo

The White Buffalo

Release year: 1977

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak

Country: United States of America

The Car

The Car

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Elliot Silverstein

Starring: James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong

Country: United States of America

Casotto

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

Charleston

Charleston

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Marcello Fondato

Starring: Bud Spencer, Lucretia Love, Herbert Lom, Dino Emanuelli, Jack La Cayenne, Renzo Marignano, Claudio Ruffini, James Coco, Ronald Lacey

Country: Italy

Day of the Animals

Day of the Animals

Release year: 1977

Directed by: William Girdler

Starring: Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel

May 05, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 1977 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Rock Follies of '77

Rock Follies of '77

Release year: 1977

Ein Mann kam im August

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

The New Adventures of Batman

The New Adventures of Batman

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Don Towsley

Headmaster

Headmaster

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Agradoot

May 05, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of Uncertainty by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Age Of Uncertainty

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Age of Uncertainty: The: A History of Economic Ideas and Their Coby Galbraith, John Kenneth

How To Save Your Own Life by Erica Jong

How To Save Your Own Life

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Erica Jong, like Isadora Wing her fictional doppelganger, was rich and famous, beautiful and brainy, and she enjoyed high-quality erotica in 1977, when this book was published for the first time.

Changing by Liv Ullmann

Changing

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Falconer by John Cheever

Falconer

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Falconer's story is stunning and powerful. It tells the story about Farragut, his crime, punishment and struggle to be a man in an universe that wants him dead.

The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

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May 05, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1977?

On May 05, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1977?

On May 05, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1977?

On May 05, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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What happened in 1977?

1977 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
  • Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
  • CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67

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What was the calendar for May 1977?

May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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