Wednesday March 16, 1977
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It was Wednesday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on March 16, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Monica Cruz and Adriana Fonseca.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) by Barbra Streisand.
In UK Chanson D'Amour by The Manhattan Transfer was in the top 5 hits.
The Domino Principle, directed by Stanley Kramer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while Changing by Liv Ullmann was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Ein Mann kam im August.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Depthcharge or Video Olympics.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
- Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
- Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
- Saint Eusebia (+680)
- Saint Benedicta (+1260)
- Saint Agapitus
- The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome
Famous Birthdays:
- Monica Cruz
- Adriana Fonseca
- Manuela Levorato
- Brian Tee: Actor.
- Hiroki Yasumoto: Japanese voice actor.
- Donal Og Cusack: Irish hurler.
- Donal Cusack: Irish hurler.
Famous Deaths:
- Kamal Jumblatt: Lebanese leader of the Lebanese Druze (d. 1977).
Facts:
- US President Jimmy Carter pleads for Palestinian homeland.
- Assassination of Kamal Jumblatt the main leader of the anti-government forces in the Lebanese Civil War.
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Magazine Covers
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- Time: Background by B Cadge.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8528
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1977
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 1977 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
- Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rich Girl
- Bob Seger - Night Moves
- ABBA - Dancing Queen
- Kenny Nolan - I Like Dreamin'
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Top #10 R&B songs
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two
- Facts Of Life - Sometimes
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
- Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Reaching For The World
- Enchantment - Gloria
- The Bar-Kays - Too Hot To Stop (Pt. 1)
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Oliver'S Story
Oliver loved Jenny. Now, two lonely years later, Jenny is gone and Oliver Barrett IV feels he will never love again--should never love again.
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Raise The Titanic!
On orders from the Pentagon, marine explorer Dirk Pitt must salvage crucial material from the world's most infamous maritime disaster in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series.The
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Depthcharge
Video Olympics
Boot Hill
Baseball
