What happened on Friday August 19, 1977?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1977:

• Groucho Marx Passes Away Legendary comedian Julius 'Groucho' Marx, a beloved star of the iconic Marx Brothers comedy troupe, died in Los Angeles at the age of 86. Known for his distinctive mustache, quick wit, and groundbreaking comedic style, Marx left an indelible mark on American entertainment.
• Devastating Sumbawa Island Earthquake and Tsunami On August 19, 1977, a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck south of Sumbawa Island, Indonesia, causing catastrophic damage. The seismic event resulted in at least 100 fatalities and completely destroyed several villages. A massive tsunami was generated, with wave heights exceeding 10 meters along the Sumbawa Island coastline and reaching up to 6 meters on the coast of Northern Australia.
• Soviet Nuclear Test at Sary Shagan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Sary Shagan testing site on August 19, 1977, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons development and Cold War strategic capabilities.

Events in 1977

August 19, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1977

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1977

August 19, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 231st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1977 can also be written as 8/19/1977 in the US and as 19/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1977:

• Régine Chassagne

  Canadian musician and founding member of the critically acclaimed indie rock band Arcade Fire, known for their innovative and influential...

• Iban Mayo

  Professional Spanish cyclist who competed at high levels in international cycling competitions.

• Brooke Mueller
• Sara Martins

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1977:

• Groucho Marx

  Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 19, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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 19, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:10 am and setting at 10:24 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 19, 1977

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Someone born on August 19, 1977 is:

47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 25 days old,

or 2490 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17435 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1977?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1977.

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