Wednesday May 11, 1977: on this day

May 11, 1977 was the 131st day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 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 May 11, 1977, who was born and died on May 11, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. When I Need You by Leo Sayer), movies (e.g. Smokey and the Bandit, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Hollywood High) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1977?


May 11, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1977 can also be written as 5/11/1977 in the US and as 11/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1977:

  • Ted turner manages an atlanta braves game
  • Hamburger sv wins 17th soccer europe cup ii.

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May 11, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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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Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1977 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:18 am and setting at 03:03 pm.

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 11, 1977?


Famous people born on May 11, 1977:

  • Victorious Matfield

    Victorious Matfield is a former South African rugby union player who played as a lock and captained the national team.

  • Armel Le Cléac'h

    French skipper was twice second in the venda(c?)e globe sailing competition in 2008-2009 (first participation), and 2012-2013 (2nd...

  • Amanda Borden

    Amanda borden is a retired american gymnast who was a member of the gold medal-winning u.s.

  • Pablo Gabriel García

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Bobby Roode

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Janne Ahonen

    Finnish ski jumper and driver of a race car.

  • Pablo Garcia

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Gonzalo Colsa

    Spanish footballer.

  • Todd Lowe

    Actor.

  • Daniel Muriel
  • Wojciech Kowalewski
  • Kazuko Hiyama

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 9 days old,

or 2449 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17146 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 11, 1977?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1977.

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May 11, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Mega Marley

    Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

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May 11, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1977:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1977:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When I Need You
  2. - Sir Duke
  3. - Hotel California
  4. - Southern Nights
  5. - Couldn't Get It Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 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 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. 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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 11, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Smokey and the Bandit

Smokey and the Bandit

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry

Country: United States of America

A Special Day

A Special Day

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Ettore Scola

Starring: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, Françoise Berd

Stroszek

Stroszek

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg

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

May 11, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Hollywood High

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

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

May 11, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Chancellor Manuscript by Robert Ludlum

The Chancellor Manuscript

By:

Did J. Edgar Hoover die a natural death? Or was he assassinated? A group of intellectuals known as Inver Brass discovers a grave threat to the country.

The Gamesman by Michael Maccoby

The Gamesman

By:

The Gamesman: The New Corporate Leaders

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Your Erroneous Zones

By:

This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.

Condominium by John D. MacDonald

Condominium

By:

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.

May 11, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on May 11, 1977?

On May 11, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1977?

On May 11, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1977?

On May 11, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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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