Friday February 18, 1977
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It was Friday, under the sign of Aquarius (see planets position on February 18, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Kristoffer Polaha and Ike Barinholtz.
In that special week of February people in US were listening to Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
In UK When I Need You by Leo Sayer was in the top 5 hits.
Slap Shot, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while A Civil Tongue by Edwin Newman was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Rob Roy.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Boot Hill or Surround.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
Famous Birthdays:
- Kristoffer Polaha: Actor.
- Ike Barinholtz: American actor producer and screenwriter.
- Meredith Ostrom: Actress.
- László Nemes
- Chrissie Wellington: English triathlete.
- Kátia : Brazilian footballer.
- Sean Watkins: American guitarist and songwriter.
- Katia: Brazilian footballer.
Famous Deaths:
- Ralph Graves: Actor (Extra Girl), dies at 77.
- Maria Realino: teacher (Botany of Cura?ao), dies at age 87.
- Andy Devine: American actor and singer (d. 1977).
Facts:
- George Harrison releases True Love
- Prog 1 of 2000 AD, is launched (issue dated 26 February 1977).
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1977?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Alex Haley -- Feb. 14, 1977
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8524
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1977
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1977 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
- Eagles - New Kid In Town
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
- Kenny Nolan - I Like Dreamin'
- Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
- Bread - Lost Without Your Love
- Bob Seger - Night Moves
Top #10 R&B songs
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- The Dramatics - Be My Girl
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) - The O'Jays
- William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two
- Brass Construction - Ha Cha Cha (funktion)
- Brick - Dazz
- Latimore - Somethin' 'bout 'cha
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
A Civil Tongue
When Edwin Newman was but a lad, bright, cheery, and unbearable, he was told to keep a civil tongue in his head, i.e.,
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Surround
Blackjack
Boot Hill
Triple Hunt
