What happened on Friday September 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1977:

• Apple II Personal Computer Launch Apple Computer Inc. releases the Apple II, a groundbreaking personal computer that would help spark the home computing revolution. This model featured color graphics, an integrated keyboard, and expandable memory, making it more accessible to average consumers compared to previous computer models.
• Death of Maria Callas Maria Callas, the legendary Greek-American soprano renowned for her extraordinary vocal range and dramatic performances, passed away in Paris from a heart attack at age 53. Often called 'La Divina', she was one of the most influential opera singers of the 20th century.
• Marc Bolan Fatal Car Crash Marc Bolan, lead singer of the influential glam rock band T. Rex, died in a tragic car accident in Barnes, London. At the height of his musical career, Bolan was a pivotal figure in the 1970s glam rock movement, known for hits like 'Get It On' and 'Ride a White Swan'.
• Ringo Starr Music Release Ringo Starr, former Beatles drummer, released the single 'Drowning in Sea of Love' as part of his ongoing solo music career following the band's breakup.
• Seattle Mariners Baseball Victory In a significant baseball game, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1, ending the Royals' impressive 16-game winning streak.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1977

September 16, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1977 can also be written as 9/16/1977 in the US and as 16/9/1977 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1977 in September 1977 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1977:

• Mexico City (Mexico)

  Capital and largest city of Mexico, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and being a major global metropolis.

• Tom Hardy

  Acclaimed British actor known for roles in films like 'Inception', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', and 'The Dark Knight Rises', with multiple award...

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  Renowned Nigerian novelist, essayist, and feminist icon, known for works like 'Half of a Yellow Sun' and powerful TED talks on gender...

• Musiq Soulchild

  Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his soulful music and hit singles like 'Love' and 'Halfcrazy', who significantly influenced...

• Marisa Ramirez

  American actress known for her roles in television series like 'Blue Bloods' and 'General Hospital'.

• Caterina Murino

  Italian actress known for her roles in international films and television, including a Bond girl in 'Casino Royale'.

• Amy Wesson

  American fashion model who worked with major international fashion brands and appeared in prominent fashion magazines during her career.

• Philip Ng

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1977:

• Maria Callas

  Legendary Greek-American opera singer renowned for her extraordinary vocal range, dramatic performances, and transformative impact on opera.

• Marc Bolan

  Iconic British rock musician who founded the influential band T-Rex, Marc Bolan was a pivotal figure in the glam rock movement of the 1970s.

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
2. The Floaters - Float On
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. James Taylor - Handy Man
5. Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1977 was Way Down by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Way Down
2. Space - Magic Fly
3. David Soul - Silver Lady
4. Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene Part IV
5. The Floaters - Float On

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Floaters - Float On
2. George Benson - The Greatest Love Of All
3. KC And The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
4. Philadelphia International All Stars - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:08 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1977.

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Someone born on September 16, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 28 days old,

or 2486 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17407 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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