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May 18, 1977 was the 138th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 18, 1977 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 18, 1977, who was born and died on May 18, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Duellists, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Hollywood High) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1977?
- May 18, 1977: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1977?
- May 18, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1977?
What day of the week was May 18, 1977?
May 18, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1977 can also be written as 5/18/1977 in the US and as 18/5/1977 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1977:
- Nightclub in cincinnati fire kills 164
- A nightclub fire in cincinnati, ohio kills 164.
- Juventus wins 6th uefa cup at bilbao.
- Likud party wins the 1977 israeli legislative election, with menachem begin, its founder, as the sixth prime minister of israel.
May 18, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 18, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 May 18, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 09:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 18, 1977?
Famous people born on May 18, 1977:
- Lee Hendrie
English footballer.
- Danny Mills
English footballer and sportscaster.
- Li Tie
Chinese footballer and manager.
- Brooke Reves
- Victoria Sandell Svensson
- Gianni Comandini
- Bjarne Solbakken
- Richard Hastings
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 7 days old,
or 2449 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17144 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 1977.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1977?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1977.
May 18, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1977:
- Alfredo Beni
- Sergio Piermanni
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
- KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
May 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
May 18, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tavares - Whodunit
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
May 18, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Duellists
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox
Country: United States of America
The American Friend
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain
Country: United States of America
Amar Akbar Anthony
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Manmohan Desai
Starring: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh
Casotto
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sergio Citti
Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato
Country: Italy
Charleston
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Marcello Fondato
Starring: Bud Spencer, Lucretia Love, Herbert Lom, Dino Emanuelli, Jack La Cayenne, Renzo Marignano, Claudio Ruffini, James Coco, Ronald Lacey
Country: Italy
May 18, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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:
Hollywood High
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Patrick Wright
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Lucan
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
May 18, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Your Erroneous Zones
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
This bestseller sends a clear message: Avoid negative thinking and learn how to be self-actualized.
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.
Trinity
By: Leon Uris
Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …
The David Kopay Story
By: David Kopay and Perry Deane Young
David Kopay, twenty-three years after publishing the story, is still the only NFL player to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. From psychotherapy to Hypnosis to heartbreaking family conflicts to finally surprising acceptance
May 18, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Depthcharge
Blackjack
Space Wars
Triple Hunt
Baseball
Who was the US President on May 18, 1977?
On May 18, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1977?
On May 18, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1977?
On May 18, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. 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 May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
What happened in 1977?
1977 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
- Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
- CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67
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What was the calendar for May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
