Tuesday August 16, 1977: on this day

August 16, 1977 was the 228th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1977, who was born and died on August 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1977?


August 16, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1977 can also be written as 8/16/1977 in the US and as 16/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

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August 16, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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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August 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 09:13 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 16, 1977?


Famous people born on August 16, 1977:

  • Tamer Hosny

    Egyptian singer/actor.

  • Anthony Braizat
  • Steven Bryce
  • Ilir Dibra
  • Yū Hoshide
  • Pavel Královec
  • Irene Manzi
  • Alberto Borregan
  • Massimiliano Randino
  • Adil Şükürov
  • Kasey Wehrman
  • Xu Nannan
  • Ricky Nebbett

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 3 days old,

or 2431 weeks

or 17017 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1977?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1977.

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August 16, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1977:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Charl Elvis

    Legendary musician known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

  • Zella Hurwitz

    Zella Hurwitz was a pioneering mathematician known for her work in algebra and number theory.

  • Elvis Presley dies of heart ailment at Graceland

    In memphis, tennesee, usa at age 42.

  • Franz Ferdinand von Hohenberg
  • Hugo Rolland
  • Giovanni Italo Greco
  • Elvis Presley cantante y actor estadounidense.

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

  • Mariesha Franklin

    Renowned soul singer known for hits like 'Respect' and 'Think'.

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August 16, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1977:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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:

  1. - Best Of My Love
  2. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  3. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  4. - I'm In You
  5. - Easy

August 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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:

  1. - Angelo
  2. - I Feel Love
  3. - Float On
  4. - You Got What It Takes
  5. - Ma Baker

August 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 16, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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:

  1. - Float On
  2. - Strawberry Letter 23
  3. - Devil's Gun
  4. - Best Of My Love
  5. - L.a. Sunshine

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August 16, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Nasir Hussain

Starring: Rishi Kapoor, Tariq, Kaajal Kiran, Amjad Khan

San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu

San De huo shang yu Chong Mi Liu

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Starring: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Sing Chen, James Tien, Hark-On Fung

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

California

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

August 16, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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

Be My Guest

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lance Comfort

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Cottage to Let

Cottage to Let

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sinister Cinema

August 16, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Path Between The Seas by David McCullough

The Path Between The Seas

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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.

The Dragons Of Eden by Carl Sagan

The Dragons Of Eden

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Dr. Carl Sagan leads us on an amazing reading adventure. He shares his fascinating and startling insights into the brains of man and beast, how intelligence evolved, and the functions of the human brain.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

Falconer by John Cheever

Falconer

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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.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

August 16, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Boot Hill

Boot Hill

Platform: Arcade

Genre: shooter game

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Street Racer

Street Racer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1977?

On August 16, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1977?

On August 16, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1977?

On August 16, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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 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.

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