What happened on Saturday February 19, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1977:

• Space Shuttle Enterprise First Test Flight The Space Shuttle Enterprise made its inaugural test flight, being carried atop a Boeing 747 jetliner. This milestone marked a significant moment in NASA's space transportation development, demonstrating the feasibility of transporting the shuttle piggyback before actual space missions.
• Stevie Wonder's Grammy Triumph Stevie Wonder won four Grammy Awards, bringing his total to 14, showcasing his extraordinary musical talent and dominance in the music industry during the late 1970s.
• 19th Grammy Awards Highlights The 19th Grammy Awards celebrated notable musical achievements, with 'This Masquerade' and the Starland Vocal Band receiving recognition. The event highlighted the diverse musical landscape of the late 1970s.
• French Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear test at Muruora Island, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• MLB Player Trade The Oakland Athletics traded pitcher Paul Lindblad to the Texas Rangers for $400,000, reflecting the evolving player market in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s.
• Cricket Performance Milestone Doug Walters achieved a remarkable performance against New Zealand, scoring 250 runs, with a significant 217-run stand for the 7th wicket alongside Gilmour, demonstrating exceptional batting prowess.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1977

February 19, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 50th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1977 can also be written as 2/19/1977 in the US and as 19/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1977:

• Gianluca Zambrotta

  Gianluca Zambrotta was a renowned Italian professional footballer who played as a versatile defender for Juventus, AC Milan, and the Italian...

• Andrew Ross Sorkin

  Andrew Ross Sorkin is a prominent financial journalist, author, and co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box.

• Vittorio Grigolo

  Vittorio Grigolo is a renowned Italian opera tenor known for his powerful voice and dramatic performances.

• Ola Salo

  Ola Salo is a Swedish singer-songwriter and keyboard player, best known as a member of the indie rock band The Ark.

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1977:

• Anthony Crosland

  English captain and politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs (b. 1918).

• Mike González

  Cuban baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1890).

• Ferdinando Contini

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 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. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
2. Eagles - New Kid In Town
3. Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
4. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
5. Kenny Nolan - I Like Dreamin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 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. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
2. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
3. The Dramatics - Be My Girl
4. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
5. Deniece Williams - Free

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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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 19, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:14 am and setting at 08:29 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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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1977

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Someone born on February 19, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 25 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17616 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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