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August 11, 1977 was the 223rd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 11, 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 11, 1977, who was born and died on August 11, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. That Obscure Object of Desire, directed by Luis Buñuel), 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 11th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1977?
- August 11, 1977: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1977?
- August 11, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1977?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1977:
- Geoff boycott scores his 100th fc hundred, vs. aust at headingley
August 11, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 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.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1977 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 11, 1977?
Famous people born on August 11, 1977:
- Dênio Martins
Brazilian footballer.
- Gemma Hayes
Irish singer-songwriter.
- Denio
Brazilian footballer.
- Noémie de Lattre
- Carlos Adriano de Souza Vieira
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
![Hulk Hogan]()
Hulk HoganHulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
![Chris Hemsworth]()
Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Viola Davis]()
Viola DavisViola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 8 months old,
or 560 months and 5 days old,
or 2435 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17050 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1977?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1977.
August 11, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1977:
- Freddie Williams
Freddie Williams was a British physicist known for his work on radar and the development of the Williams-Kilburn tube.
- Frederic Calland Williams
British co-inventor of the williams-kilborn tube, used for memory in early computer systems (b. 1911).
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1977:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 11, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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
- Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
- 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.
August 11, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Floaters - Float On
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- Slave - Slide
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
August 11, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
That Obscure Object of Desire
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet, Ángela Molina, Julien Bertheau
Country: United States of America
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
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
August 11, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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
August 11, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Path Between The Seas
By: David McCullough
This epic, National Book Award-winning story about the creation of Panama Canal is a riveting tale of engineering feats that were both tragic and triumphal.
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.
August 11, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Depthcharge
Blackjack
Destroyer
Baseball
Who was the US President on August 11, 1977?
On August 11, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1977?
On August 11, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1977?
On August 11, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.
