Sunday 21 August 1977
It was Sunday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 21, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Best Of My Love by The Emotions.
In UK Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man was in the top 5 hits.
Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, directed by Nasir Hussain, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while Trinity by Leon Uris was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Be My Guest.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Circus or Combat.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 21 August 1977 ?
Holidays:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Famous Birthdays:
See famous people born on 21 AugustFamous Deaths:
- Octavus L "Octave" van Aerschot: Actor (Scandal in Paris), dies at 87.
Facts:
- Debbie Austin wins LPGA Wheeling Golf Classic
- Donna Patterson Brice sets high speed water skiing record (111.11 mph).
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Planetary positions on this day
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1977?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Arthur Sulzberger -- Aug. 15, 1977
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8550
- 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 August 1977 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
- Rita Coolidge - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
- Peter Frampton - I'm In You
- Commodores - Easy
- Pablo Cruise - Whatcha Gonna Do?
- Peter McCann - Do You Wanna Make Love
- Crosby, Stills and Nash - Just A Song Before I Go
- Alice Cooper - You And Me
- Bay City Rollers - You Made Me Believe In Magic
Top #10 R&B songs
- The Floaters - Float On
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
- C.J. & Company - Devil's Gun
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- War - L.a. Sunshine
- Philadelphia International All Stars - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
- Slave - Slide
- Dorothy Moore - I Believe You
- Ohio Players - O-h-i-o
- The Whispers - Make It With You
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Thorn Birds
“Beautiful….Compelling entertainment.”—New York Times“A heart-rending epic…truly marvelous.”—Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough’s sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall ...
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Your Erroneous Zones
This best selling guide sends a simple but profound message - avoid the trap of negative thinking and master the art of self-actualization.
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