What happened on Thursday February 17, 1977?

About February 17th, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: China launched a military invasion of Vietnam in response to Vietnam's pro-Soviet political stance and increasing tensions along their shared border. This conflict was part of the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War, with China and the Soviet Union competing for regional influence and ideological supremacy.
  • Day of the week: February 17th, 1977 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
  • #1 UK song: When I Need You by Leo Sayer
  • Popular movie: The Sentinel directed by Clark Johnson

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February 17, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1977:

  • Sino-Vietnamese Border Conflict Escalates China launched a military invasion of Vietnam in response to Vietnam's pro-Soviet political stance and increasing tensions along their shared border. This conflict was part of the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War, with China and the Soviet Union competing for regional influence and ideological supremacy.
  • Murder of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Uganda Archbishop Janani Luwum, a prominent Ugandan religious leader and human rights activist, was shot and killed during the brutal regime of Idi Amin. His assassination was part of the widespread political repression and violence that characterized Amin's dictatorship, which targeted political opponents and religious figures who challenged the government's actions.
  • Carter Supports Soviet Dissident Andrei Sakharov President Jimmy Carter demonstrated diplomatic support for human rights by sending a written letter to Soviet physicist and prominent dissident Andrei Sakharov. This gesture highlighted the Carter administration's commitment to international human rights and its willingness to challenge Soviet policies of political repression.

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February 17, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 17, 1977?


February 17, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1977 can also be written as 2/17/1977 in the US and as 17/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 17, 1977?


Famous people born on February 17, 1977:

  • Erin Cardillo
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February 17, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1977:

  • Janani Luwum

    Ugandan archbishop and saint (b. 1922).

  • Edward G. Boyle

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February 17, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1977 was Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

  1. - Blinded By The Light youtube
  2. - New Kid In Town youtube
  3. - Torn Between Two Lovers youtube
  4. - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) youtube
  5. - I Like Dreamin' youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

  1. - When I Need You youtube
  2. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina youtube
  3. - Don't Give Up On Us youtube
  4. - Sideshow youtube
  5. - Boogie Nights youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1977 was Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

  1. - Don't Leave Me This Way youtube
  2. - I Wish youtube
  3. - Be My Girl
  4. - I've Got Love On My Mind youtube
  5. - Free youtube
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February 17, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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February 17, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.

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How old is someone born on February 17, 1977?


Someone born on February 17, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 6 days old,

or 2513 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17597 days old,

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