Monday August 15, 1977: on this day
August 15, 1977 was the 227th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 1977, who was born and died on August 15, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Best Of My Love by The Emotions), movies (e.g. Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, directed by Nasir Hussain), 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 15th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1977?
- August 15, 1977: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1977?
- August 15, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1977?
What day of the week was August 15, 1977?
August 15, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1977 can also be written as 8/15/1977 in the US and as 15/8/1977 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1977:
- Ss chief kappler escapes from prison hospital in rome
- The big ear, a radio telescope operated by ohio state university as part of the seti project, receives a radio signal from deep space; the event is named the ''wow! signal'' from the notation made by a volunteer on the project.
August 15, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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August 15, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 08:39 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 15, 1977?
Famous people born on August 15, 1977:
- Dauna Torres
Dauna Torres is a former American swimmer who won 12 Olympic medals, including 5 gold medals.
- Ameri Ogunleye
Ameri Ogunleye is a former American football defensive end who played in the NFL.
- Abbigail Washburn
Abbigail Washburn is an American singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who has blended American folk music with Chinese influences.
- Igor Cassina
Italian gymnast.
- Nicole Paggi
American actress.
- Ayo Ogunleye
Ayo Ogunleye is a former American football player who played as a defensive end in the NFL.
- Sharren Haskel
Sharren Haskel is an Israeli politician who has served as a member of the Knesset for the Likud party since 2015.
- Quinton Aaron
Known for his role in the movie 'The Blind Side'.
- Anthony Rocca
Australian coach and footballer.
- Martin Biron
Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
- Ed Ackerman
- Humphrey Rudge
- Radoslav Batak
- Zsolt Nemcsik
- Kristaps Purnis
- Manuel Valencia
- Tokia Russell
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- Jennifer Lawrence
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Anthony Anderson
Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 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 15, 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 15, 1977?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1977.
August 15, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1977:
- Flavio Cavalcanti
Brazilian painter known for his modernist works.
- Raymond A. Palmer
- Cliff Wells
- Luigi Pavanati
- Gilles Pellerin
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
- Jan Kiepura
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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August 15, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1977:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
- Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
- Peter Frampton - I'm In You
- Commodores - Easy
August 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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 15, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 15, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Floaters - Float On
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- War - L.a. Sunshine
August 15, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:
August 15, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 15, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 1977?
On August 15, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1977?
On August 15, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1977?
On August 15, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.