What happened on Wednesday November 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1977:

• Estonian Sovereignty Declaration During the Singing Revolution, Estonians issued the Estonian Sovereignty Declaration, a pivotal moment in their struggle for independence from the Soviet Union. This declaration asserted Estonian laws as paramount over Soviet laws, signaling a bold challenge to Soviet control and laying groundwork for future independence.
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind Theatrical Release Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking science fiction film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' premiered in theaters nationwide, marking a significant moment in cinema history. The film, starring Richard Dreyfuss, explored themes of extraterrestrial contact and human curiosity about alien life, becoming a landmark in the sci-fi genre.
• Rod Carew Wins American League MVP Minnesota Twins first baseman Rod Carew was awarded the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, recognizing his exceptional performance during the 1977 baseball season. Carew was known for his outstanding batting skills and consistency at the plate.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1977

November 16, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 320th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1977 can also be written as 11/16/1977 in the US and as 16/11/1977 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1977 in November 1977 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1977:

• Maggie Gyllenhaal

  Maggie Gyllenhaal is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in critically acclaimed films like The Dark Knight,...

• Oksana Baiul

  Oksana Baiul is a legendary Ukrainian-American figure skater who won the Olympic gold medal at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Games at just 15...

• Gigi Edgley

  Gigi Edgley is an Australian actress and singer-songwriter known for her work in television and music.

• Mauricio Ochmann

  Mauricio Ochmann is a prominent Mexican actor and producer known for his roles in telenovelas and films.

• Maksim Staviski

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1977:

• Yale Boss
• Charlotte Grimaldi

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
2. Heatwave - Boogie Nights
3. Crystal Gayle - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
4. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
5. Chicago - Baby, What A Big Surprise

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1977 was Name Of The Game by Abba, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Abba - Name Of The Game
2. Queen - We Are The Champions
3. Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World
4. Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
5. La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
2. LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
3. High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
4. Brick - Dusic
5. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 26, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1977

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Someone born on November 16, 1977 is:

47 years 6 months old,

or 570 months and 20 days old,

or 2481 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17368 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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