What happened on Friday, October 14, 1977?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1977:

• Bing Crosby passes away Bing Crosby, the iconic American singer and actor, passed away on October 14, 1977, at the age of 74. He was known for his smooth voice and contributions to music and film, including classics like 'White Christmas.' His death marked the end of an era in entertainment. source: biography.com
• David Bowie releases 'Heroes' album David Bowie released his album 'Heroes' on October 14, 1977, which is considered one of his most influential works. The album features the iconic title track and showcases Bowie's innovative approach to music during the late 1970s, blending rock with electronic elements. source: rollingstone.com
• Earth, Wind & Fire release 'Serpentine Fire' On October 14, 1977, Earth, Wind & Fire released the single 'Serpentine Fire,' which became a hit and showcased their unique blend of R&B, soul, and funk. The song is notable for its vibrant instrumentation and rhythmic complexity, contributing to the band's rise in popularity. source: rollingstone.com
• Kiss Releases Live Album 'Alive II' American rock band Kiss released their second live album 'Alive II', further solidifying their status as a prominent rock band of the late 1970s.
• Princess Beatrice Opens Amsterdam Metro Princess Beatrice officially inaugurated the Amsterdam metro system, marking a significant milestone in the city's public transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1977

October 14, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1977

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1977

October 14, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1977 can also be written as 10/14/1977 in the US and as 14/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1977:

• Paul Pierce

  Legendary NBA basketball player who spent most of his career with the Boston Celtics, known as 'The Truth'.

• Bianca Beauchamp

  Canadian glamour model renowned for her distinctive latex and fetish photography, who gained significant popularity in alternative modeling...

• Tina Dico

  Danish singer-songwriter known for her indie folk music and compelling acoustic performances across Europe.

• Agata Gotova
• Joseph Kaiser
• Jim Suptic
• Peter Sohn
• Asier Maeztu
• Jun Uchida
• Adam Pengilly
• Daniel Torres
• Kelly Schumacher
• Andrés Pelussi
• Juan Ernesto Soto
• Clive Platt
• Kojiro Kaimoto
• Violetta Oblinger Peters
• Virva Junkkari
• Tania Young
• Domenico Marino

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1977:

• Bing Crosby

  Bing Crosby was an American singer, actor, and media personality, widely regarded as one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century. He achieved global fame through his smooth baritone voice, pioneering work in audio recording, and leading roles in film, radio, and television. [bio]

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on October 14th

October 14, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
2. KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
3. Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
4. Shaun Cassidy - That's Rock 'N' Roll
5. Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)

October 14, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. David Soul - Silver Lady
2. La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
3. Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
4. Elvis Presley - Way Down
5. The Emotions - Best Of My Love

October 14, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
2. Brick - Dusic
3. Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
4. Rose Royce - Do Your Dance - Part 1
5. LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 October 14, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1977

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Someone born on October 14, 1977 is:

48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 22 days old,

or 2546 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17827 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1977?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1977.

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