Wednesday August 17, 1977: on this day

August 17, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1977 can also be written as 8/17/1977 in the US and as 17/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 1977:

• Russian nuclear sub artika is 1st to north pole
• Thomas wessinghage / harald hudak / michael lederer / karl fleschen walk world record 4x1500m
• The soviet icebreaker ''arktika'' became the first surface ship to reach the north pole.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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

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August 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:59 am and setting at 09:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1977

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Famous people born on August 17, 1977:

• Tarja Turunen

  Tarja turunen is a finnish metal singer known for her powerful operatic voice and her time as the lead vocalist of the band nightwish.

• Thierry Henry

  He is a french-born soccer player who has played for many clubs, including monaco (beginning 1995), juventus, and barcelona.

• Claire Richards

  British pop singer.

• William Gallas

  French soccer player who scored against ireland the goal that allowed france to take part in the 2010 world cup.

• Mike Lewis

  Welsh guitarist (lostprophets public disturbance, no devotion).

• Nathan Deakes

  Australian race walker.

• Jake Patellis

  Actor (paul bowman - good life).

• Matthew Oakley

  English footballer.

• Edu del Prado
• Olesja Alieva
• Lin Sang
• Borghild Ouren
• Daniel Pancu
• Arianne Ribot
• Emily Schulman
• Natasza Urbańska
• Luca Vigna

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1977?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1977.

Famous people died on August 17, 1977:

• Delmer Daves

  American screenwriter, director and producer (b. 1904).

• Roberto Infascelli
• Roger Nicolas

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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Holidays on August 17, 1977:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
2. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
3. Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
4. Peter Frampton - I'm In You
5. Commodores - Easy

August 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
2. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
3. The Floaters - Float On
4. Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
5. Boney M - Ma Baker

August 17, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 17, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Floaters - Float On
2. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
3. C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
4. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
5. War - L.a. Sunshine