What happened on Thursday September 15, 1977?

About September 15th, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: A groundbreaking telecommunications milestone occurred when an Italian company in Turin successfully transmitted live telephone traffic using optical fiber technology, marking a significant advancement in communication infrastructure.
  • Day of the week: September 15th, 1977 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: Way Down by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: The Sentinel directed by Clark Johnson

More about September 15th, 1977? See below for more news and curiosities on September 15th, 1977.

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September 15, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 15, 1977:

  • First Live Telephone Traffic via Optical Fiber A groundbreaking telecommunications milestone occurred when an Italian company in Turin successfully transmitted live telephone traffic using optical fiber technology, marking a significant advancement in communication infrastructure.
  • US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era weapons development and testing protocols.
  • 'CHiPs' Television Series Debut The popular law enforcement drama 'CHiPs' premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to the adventures of California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
  • Man of La Mancha Opens in NYC The Broadway musical 'Man of La Mancha' opened at the Palace Theater in New York City, beginning a 124-performance run that would showcase the iconic story of Don Quixote.
  • Orioles Forfeit Game in Dispute Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver controversially pulled his team off the field during the 5th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, forfeiting the game due to what he claimed were hazardous playing conditions.

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September 15, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 15, 1977?


September 15, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 258th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1977 can also be written as 9/15/1977 in the US and as 15/9/1977 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 15, 1977?


Famous people born on September 15, 1977:

  • Tom Hardy
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  • Mark Tacher
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  • Marisa Ramirez
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  • Caterina Murino
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  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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  • Sophie Dahl

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  • Jason Terry

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  • Angela Aki

    Angela Aki is a respected Japanese singer-songwriter known for her powerful piano-driven music and emotional performances.

  • Leander Jordan

    American football player.

  • Will Toale
  • Christophe Guillarmé
  • Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne (politician)
  • Juninho
  • Cafu

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September 15, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 15, 1977:

  • Leah Manning
  • Anita Stewart Morris

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September 15, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 15, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

  1. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything youtube
  2. - Float On youtube
  3. - Best Of My Love youtube
  4. - Handy Man youtube
  5. - Don't Stop youtube

September 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1977 was Way Down by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

  1. - Way Down youtube
  2. - Magic Fly youtube
  3. - Silver Lady youtube
  4. - Oxygene Part IV youtube
  5. - Float On youtube

September 15, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

  1. - Float On youtube
  2. - The Greatest Love Of All
  3. - Keep It Comin' Love
  4. - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
  5. - Boogie Nights youtube
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September 15, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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September 15, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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September 15, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 15, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:59 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1977.

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How old is someone born on September 15, 1977?


Someone born on September 15, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 18 days old,

or 2485 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17397 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 15, 1977?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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