Thursday June 16, 1977: on this day

June 16, 1977 was the 167th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 16, 1977, who was born and died on June 16, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dreams by Fleetwood Mac), movies (e.g. The Rescuers, directed by John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens), TV series (e.g. The House That Jack Built) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1977?


June 16, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 167th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1977 can also be written as 6/16/1977 in the US and as 16/6/1977 in UK and Europe.

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June 16, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1977:

  • Beatlemania opens on broadway
  • Browse newspapers headlines from June 16, 1977
  • Leonid brezhnev is named president of ussr.
  • German-born rocket engineer, wernher von braun dies in alexandria, virginia at age 65. von braun was the world leader in developing rocket technology, director of the experimental unit at peenemnnde where the v1 and v2 rockets were developed, worked for the u. s. army in white sands, new mexico.
  • Oracle corporation is incorporated in redwood shores, california, as software development laboratories (sdl), by larry ellison, bob miner and ed oates.
  • The u.s. supreme court rules that the states are not required to spend medicaid funds on elective abortions.
  • Anglia television broadcasts the fake documentary ''alternative 3'', which enters into the conspiracy theory canon.

June 16, 1977: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 16, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1977.

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Who was born on June 16, 1977?


Famous people born on June 16, 1977:

  • Simone Legno

    Italian graphic designer.

  • Kerry Wood

    Former MLB pitcher who set a rookie record for strikeouts in a game.

  • Corine Barande-Barbe

    French jockey known for her success in horse racing.

  • Duncan Hames

    English politician and accountant.

  • Craig Fitzgibbon

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Kevin Foster

    American convicted murderer.

  • Petros Papadakis

    American game show host and sportscaster.

  • Kenneth Zeigbo
  • Elisa Mariano
  • Tommi Nikkilä
  • Matt Duke
  • Iker Martínez
  • Addy Engels
  • Navdeep Bains
  • Mathieu Bouthier
  • Josep Lobató

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

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


You are 46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 3 days old,

or 2439 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17078 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1977?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 16, 1977:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • Von Braun

    Key figure in the development of rocket technology.

  • Hans Dahl

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

  • Wyler Babb

    American football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

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


Holidays on June 16, 1977:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1977:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1977 was Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dreams
  2. - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
  3. - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
  4. - Feels Like The First Time
  5. - Lucille

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1977 was Lucille by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lucille
  2. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
  3. - Show You The Way To Go
  4. - A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
  5. - God Save The Queen

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1977 was Break It To Me Gently by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 16, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Break It To Me Gently
  2. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  3. - Best Of My Love
  4. - Easy
  5. - I Don't Love You Anymore

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

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

The Rescuers

The Rescuers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens

Starring: Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn

Country: United States of America

New York, New York

New York, New York

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Liza Minnelli, Robert De Niro, Lionel Stander, Barry Primus

Country: United States of America

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

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

Hollywood High

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

Rock Follies of '77

Rock Follies of '77

Release year: 1977

Ein Mann kam im August

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

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

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

The Age Of Uncertainty by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Age Of Uncertainty

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Age of Uncertainty: The: A History of Economic Ideas and Their Coby Galbraith, John Kenneth

The Gamesman by Michael Maccoby

The Gamesman

By:

The Gamesman: The New Corporate Leaders

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank

By:

"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees

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.

Majesty by Robert Lacey

Majesty

By:

This is a detailed, readable biography about the first Queen of England to reign since Victoria. It's a favourite child of a proud country and a strong, intelligent monarch who has shown great political skill in times of crisis.

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

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

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Video Olympics

Video Olympics

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

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.

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Who was the US President on June 16, 1977?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1977?

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

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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 June 1977?

June 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1977 calendar looked like.

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