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August 06, 1977 was the 218th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 06, 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 August 06, 1977, who was born and died on August 06, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. The Kentucky Fried Movie, directed by John Landis), TV series (e.g. Be My Guest) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1977?
- August 06, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1977?
- August 06, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 06, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1977?
What day of the week was August 06, 1977?
August 06, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1977 can also be written as 8/6/1977 in the US and as 6/8/1977 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 06, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1977 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 02:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.
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Who was born on August 06, 1977?
Famous people born on August 06, 1977:
![Jennifer Lyons]()
Jennifer LyonsAmerican actress.
- Leveda Di Natale
Italian former professional soccer player known for his goal-scoring prowess.
- Ashlie Atkinson
American actress, stage, film, and television actress, of voluptuous form.
- Zdenka Podkapova
Zdenka podkapova is a czech glamour model and former adult film actress known for her appearances in adult magazines and films.
- Nat Friedman
CEO of GitHub and former co-founder of Xamarin.
- Rashad Haughton
Rashad Haughton is a poet and brother of the late singer Aaliyah.
- Leandro Amaral
Brazilian footballer.
- Luciano Zavagno
Argentinian footballer.
- Jimmy Nielsen
Danish manager and footballer.
- Ben Saunders
Explorer.
- David Chang
Chef.
- Pavlo Šyl'ko
- Sonia Aquino
- Tom MacRae
- Leonardo D'Agostini
- El Perro del Mar
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
August 06, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 8 months old,
or 560 months and 18 days old,
or 2437 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17063 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 1977.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1977?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1977.
August 06, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1977:
- Alexander Bustamante
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1977:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
- Peter Frampton - I'm In You
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Barbra Streisand - My Heart Belongs To Me
- Peter McCann - Do You Wanna Make Love
August 06, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
- Donna Summer - I Feel Love
- The Floaters - Float On
- Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
- Boney M - Ma Baker
August 06, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1977 was Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- The Floaters - Float On
- Slave - Slide
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Enchantment - Sunshine
August 06, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Release year: 1977
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Evan C. Kim, Bong Soo Han, Bill Bixby, George Lazenby
Country: United States of America
The Psychic
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Gabriele Ferzetti, Marc Porel, Gianni Garko
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
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
California
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Miguel Bosé, Giuliano Gemma, Malisa Longo, Enzo Fiermonte, Andrea Aureli, Raimund Harmstorf, William Berger, Franco Fantasia, Mario Novelli, Franco Ressel, Dana Ghia, Chris Avram
Country: Italy
August 06, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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:
Be My Guest
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lance Comfort
The House That Jack Built
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Henry Barrial
Cottage to Let
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sinister Cinema
Hollywood High
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Patrick Wright
The Keane Brothers Show
Release year: 1977
Starring: John M. Keane, Tom Keane
Country: United States of America
August 06, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
It Didn'T Start With Watergate
By: Victor Lasky
Reprint of JFK: The Man and the Myth by the best-selling author. This book, which is meticulously documented, reveals the hypocrisy that has gripped the beltway as well as the streets.
Falconer
By: John Cheever
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 Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
Condominium
By: John D. MacDonald
Condominium, a "first-rate entertainment," New York Daily News describes it as a narrative from a master of suspense. It is a panemacular novel by a master of suspense. The story follows the disappearance and sale of an American paradise.
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
August 06, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 06, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Blackjack
Destroyer
Boot Hill
Air-Sea Battle
Who was the US President on August 06, 1977?
On August 06, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1977?
On August 06, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1977?
On August 06, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. 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 August 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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 August 1977?
August 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
