What happened on Thursday August 11, 1977?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1977:

• Son of Sam Serial Killer Arrested David Berkowitz, the notorious serial killer known as 'Son of Sam,' was apprehended in Yonkers, New York, bringing an end to a terrifying series of shootings that had gripped New York City with fear. Berkowitz was accused of being the '44 caliber killer' responsible for multiple murders.
• Geoff Boycott Scores 100th First-Class Century English cricket legend Geoff Boycott achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 100th first-class century against Australia at Headingley, demonstrating his exceptional batting prowess and consistency in the sport.
• Labor Strike Disrupts Aruba's Services A significant general labor strike paralyzed the Caribbean island of Aruba, halting all services and disrupting the popular tourist destination. The strike escalated when police arrested union leaders a week later, ultimately ending the industrial action on August 18, 1977.

Events in 1977

August 11, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1977

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1977

August 11, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1977 can also be written as 8/11/1977 in the US and as 11/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1977:

• Noémie de Lattre

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1977:

• Frederic Calland Williams

  British co-inventor of the williams-kilborn tube, used for memory in early computer systems (b. 1911).

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
2. Peter Frampton - I'm In You
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
5. Peter McCann - Do You Wanna Make Love

August 11, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
2. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
3. The Floaters - Float On
4. Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
5. Boney M - Ma Baker

August 11, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. The Floaters - Float On
2. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
3. Slave - Slide
4. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
5. C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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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 11, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:00 am and setting at 06:19 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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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1977

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Someone born on August 11, 1977 is:

47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 3 days old,

or 2491 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17443 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1977?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1977.

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