Q: What day of the week was January 17, 1977?

January 17, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar. January 17, 1977 can also be written as 1/17/1977 in the US and as 17/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 17, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn . Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry . Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

The moon phase on January 17, 1977 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:11 am and setting at 04:22 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1977.

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1977?

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

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1977?

Accepted Answer

January 17, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1977 can also be written as 1/17/1977 in the US and as 17/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 17, 1977: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1977:

Nfl pro bowl: afc beats nfc 24-14
Kansas city royals release tommy davis, ends an 18-year career with ten teams.
Zaire president mobutu visits belgium.
Convicted murderer gary gilmore is executed by a firing squad in utah, ending a ten-year moratorium on capital punishment in the united states.
Scientists identify a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious legionnaires' disease.
Australia's worst railway disaster at granville, near sydney, leaves 83 people dead.
Sfr yugoslavia prime minister, džemal bijedić, his wife and 6 others are killed in a plane crash in bosnia and herzegovina.
U.s. president gerald ford pardons iva toguri d'aquino (aka ampquottokyo roseampquot).
Snow falls in miami, florida (despite its ordinarily tropical climate) for the only time in its history. snowfall has occurred farther south in the united states only on the high mountains of the state of hawaii.
Capital punishment in the united states resumes after a ten-year hiatus, as convicted murderer gary gilmore is executed by firing squad in utah.

Question 3

January 17, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on January 17, 1977 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:11 am and setting at 04:22 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1977.

Question 6

Who was born on January 17, 1977?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1977:

Kevin Thorn American wrestler.
Leigh Whannell Director and writer of horror films like 'Saw' and 'Insidious'.
Kevin Fertig American professional wrestler.
Dante Carver American-japanese actor.
Ali el Kattabi; soccer player (sparta).
Sverre Rotevatn
Miriam Schnitzer
Tolga Seyhan
Hicham Zerouali
Luca Paolini
Ali El Khattabi
Dmitrij Kiričenko
Juan Redondo
Fredrik Eklund

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

January 17, 1977: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 17, 1977:

Gary Gilmore American homicide.
Dougal Haston He is a minor actor from scotland, writer, and mountaineer.
Gary Gilmore executed by firing squad in Utah First execution in the united states since 1967.
Rolf Schott
Earl Girard
Maria Antonietta Avanzo

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

Question 12

January 17, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 17, 1977:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 14

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

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

I Wish by Stevie Wonder
Car Wash by Rose Royce
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer
Dazz by Brick
You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 16

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

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The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul
When A Child Is Born by Johnny Mathis
Don't Cry For Me Argentina by Julie Covington
Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy
Sideshow by Barry Biggs

Question 17

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

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The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 18

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

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The R&B music chart on January 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

I Wish by Stevie Wonder
Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) by The O'Jays
Free by Deniece Williams
Saturday Nite by Earth, Wind & Fire
I Like To Do It by KC And The Sunshine Band

Question 19

January 17, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 17, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cross of Iron by Sam Peckinpah
Camouflage by Krzysztof Zanussi
Casotto by Sergio Citti
Charleston by Marcello Fondato
California by Michele Lupo

Question 20

January 17, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 17, 1977 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Emigrants by Jan Troell
Little Lord Fauntleroy by John Cromwell
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour by
Pat & Mat by Marek Benes
Zur See by Wolfgang Luderer

Question 21

January 17, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1977 were:

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie
Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler
To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow
Ceremony Of The Innocent by Taylor Caldwell
The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski

Question 22

January 17, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on January 17, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Indy 500 (Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc.)
Destroyer (Arcade - Atari, Inc.)
Triple Hunt (Arcade - Atari)
Baseball (RCA Studio II - RCA)
Circus (Arcade - Exidy)

Question 23

Who was the US President on January 17, 1977?

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On January 17, 1977 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Question 24

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1977?

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On January 17, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Question 25

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1977?

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On January 17, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

Question 26

What is special about January 17th?

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January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world. Over the years several events happened on January 17th, such as:

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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Question 27

What happened in 1977?

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1977 was filled with very interesting events such as

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Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67

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Question 28

What was the calendar for January 1977?

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January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012. Discover how January 1977 calendar looked like.