What happened on Sunday February 20, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1977:

• John Glenn's Historic Space Orbit John Glenn becomes the first U.S. astronaut to orbit Earth, marking a pivotal moment in the American space program and the Cold War-era Space Race. His successful mission aboard Friendship 7 demonstrated the United States' growing capabilities in space exploration and challenged Soviet technological dominance.
• My Fair Lady Concludes Broadway Run The iconic musical 'My Fair Lady' completes its run at the St. James Theater in New York City after 384 performances, marking the end of a successful theatrical engagement of the beloved Lerner and Loewe production.
• Judy Rankin Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Judy Rankin secures victory at the LPGA Orange Blossom Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's professional sports recognition in the late 1970s.

Events in 1977

February 20, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1977

February 20, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 51st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1977 can also be written as 2/20/1977 in the US and as 20/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1977:

• Gail Kim

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• Stephon Marbury

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• Ed Graham
• Maria Van Kerkhove

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1977:

• Luciano Vendemini

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 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 20, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 09:27 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 20, 1977

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Someone born on February 20, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 15 days old,

or 2519 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1977?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 20, 1977.

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