What happened on Friday December 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1977:

• Saturday Night Fever Theatrical Release The iconic dance film 'Saturday Night Fever' was released in theaters, marking a pivotal moment in 1970s pop culture. Directed by John Badham and starring John Travolta, the movie became a massive commercial success, grossing $237.1 million against a modest $3.5 million budget. The film not only launched Travolta's film career but also propelled the Bee Gees to international stardom through its groundbreaking disco soundtrack.
• The Nutcracker CBS Television Adaptation Mikhail Baryshnikov's critically acclaimed production of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' was broadcast on CBS, one year after its premiere at the Kennedy Center. This television adaptation would become the most popular and widely viewed version of the classic ballet, bringing the timeless performance to a broader national audience.
• Near-Miss Maritime Incident in Indian Ocean A potential maritime disaster was narrowly averted approximately 20 miles off the coast of South Africa near Port Elizabeth, when an empty supertanker experienced a close-call collision in the Indian Ocean. The incident highlighted the ongoing risks and challenges in maritime navigation.

Events in 1977

December 16, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1977

December 16, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1977 can also be written as 12/16/1977 in the US and as 16/12/1977 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1977 in December 1977 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1977:

• Éric Bélanger

  Professional Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL for multiple teams, known for his defensive skills and consistent performance.

• René Redzepi
• Juan Gómez-Jurado

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1977:

• Yngve Larsson
• Jack Neale
• Roop Singh
• Pierre Van De Velde

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on December 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
2. Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
3. Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
4. Crystal Gayle - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
5. Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
2. The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
3. Ruby Winters - I Will
4. Queen - We Are The Champions

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
2. High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
3. ConFunkShun - Ffun
4. George Duke - Reach For It
5. LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 11:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1977

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Someone born on December 16, 1977 is:

47 years 4 months old,

or 568 months and 28 days old,

or 2473 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17316 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1977?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1977.

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