What happened on Saturday May 21, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1977:

• Seattle Slew Wins 103rd Preakness Stakes Jockey Jean Cruguet rides the undefeated racehorse Seattle Slew to victory in the 103rd Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:54.4.
• Fiddler on the Roof Broadway Closure The iconic Broadway musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City after 167 performances, marking the end of a significant theatrical production.
• Tragic Hotel Fire in Brussels A devastating fire at the Duc de Brabant hotel in Brussels results in the tragic loss of 19 lives, highlighting the importance of fire safety regulations.
• Tornado Outbreak near Clear Lake Meteorological observers documented five tornadoes south of Clear Lake, with one tornado moving northeast and causing significant damage by destroying trees and small buildings.
• San Diego Padres vs Montreal Expos Baseball Marathon The San Diego Padres defeated the Montreal Expos in an extraordinary 21-inning baseball game, winning 11-8. This marathon match represents one of the longest professional baseball games in history.
• 'Gemini' Broadway Premiere Albert Innaurato's comedic stage play 'Gemini' makes its debut at the Little Theatre in New York City, marking an important moment in contemporary theater.

Events in 1977

May 21, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1977

Newspapers from May. 21, 1977

May 21, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1977 can also be written as 5/21/1977 in the US and as 21/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1977:

• Maxime Brunerie

  French political anarchist who attempted to assassinate President Jacques Chirac during Bastille Day parade in 2002.

• Matt Czuchry

  American actor known for roles in television series like 'The Good Wife' and 'The Resident'.

• Paloma Duarte
• Ricky Williams

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1977:

• Lily Kronberger
• Neco
• John Whitaker

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on May 21st

May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
3. Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
4. KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
5. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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.

1. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
4. Kenny Rogers - Lucille

May 21, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

1. Tavares - Whodunit
2. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
3. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
4. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
5. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 11:01 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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1977

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Someone born on May 21, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 23 days old,

or 2503 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17525 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1977?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1977.

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