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December 23, 1977 was the 357th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 23, 1977 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 23, 1977, who was born and died on December 23, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. High Anxiety, directed by Mel Brooks), TV series (e.g. The Professionals) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1977?
- December 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1977?
- December 23, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1977?
What day of the week was December 23, 1977?
December 23, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1977 can also be written as 12/23/1977 in the US and as 23/12/1977 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 23, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1977 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:33 pm and setting at 06:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1977.
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Who was born on December 23, 1977?
Famous people born on December 23, 1977:
- Irvin Mayfield
Renowned jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
- Tore Johansen
Norwegian composer and trumpeter (inner ear).
- Jari Mäenpää
Finnish singer-songwriter/guitarist (wintersun ensiferum & arthemesia).
- Matt Baker
English television presenter.
- Paul Shirley
American basketball player and blogger.
- Alge Crumpler
American football player.
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Author.
- Jari Maenpaa
Finnish singer and guitarist.
- Becky Ruehl
Lakeside park, kentucky -- diver (1996 olympics - 4th place).
- Helen Mahmastol
Miss universe - estonia (1996).
- Mathieu Brosseau
- Tina Bride
- Cristina Castagna
- Tatsunori Hisanaga
- Andreas Klarström
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
![Corey Haim]()
Corey HaimCorey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
![Estella Warren]()
Estella WarrenCanadian actress and model.
![Marie Bell]()
Marie BellFrom 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
![Donna Tartt]()
Donna TarttAmerican author.
![Joan Severance]()
Joan SeveranceAmerican model actress and producer.
![Finn Wolfhard]()
Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
![Robert Bly]()
Robert BlyAmerican poet, translator and editor.
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Harry Shearer]()
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, director, and satirical writer.
![Elizabeth Hartman]()
Elizabeth HartmanActress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 26 days old,
or 2416 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16918 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 1977.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1977?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1977.
December 23, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1977:
- Mario D'Antona
- Philipp Vielhauer
- Enzo Merolle
- Philipp Etter
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
![Jack Webb]()
Jack WebbAmerican actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
![Charlie Drake]()
Charlie DrakeBritish comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
![Billy Barty]()
Billy BartyAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Patric Knowles]()
Patric KnowlesEnglish actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1977:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1977 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
- Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
- L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
- Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy
December 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 23, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Ruby Winters - I Will
- Queen - We Are The Champions
December 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 23, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- George Duke - Reach For It
- Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
- High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
December 23, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
High Anxiety
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman
Country: United States of America
Opening Night
Release year: 1977
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell
The Black Panther
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Ian Merrick
Starring: Donald Sumpter, Debbie Farrington, Marjorie Yates, Sylvia O'Donnell
Casotto
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sergio Citti
Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato
Country: Italy
Charleston
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Marcello Fondato
Starring: Bud Spencer, Lucretia Love, Herbert Lom, Dino Emanuelli, Jack La Cayenne, Renzo Marignano, Claudio Ruffini, James Coco, Ronald Lacey
Country: Italy
December 23, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 1977 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
On Our Own
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
December 23, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
The Honourable Schoolboy
By: John le Carre
The Honourable Schoolboy, featuring George Smiley, is the second installment of the well-known Karla Trilogy. It was inspired by the Oscar-nominated film Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which was a New York Times bestseller. The Oscar-nominated film stars Gary Oldman, Colin …
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."
The Hobbit
By: J.R.R. Tolkien
This is a great classic, and the prelude for The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit living a simple, comfortable life. He rarely ventures further than his cellar or pantry.
December 23, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 23, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Surround
Boot Hill
Basic Math
Air-Sea Battle
Street Racer
Who was the US President on December 23, 1977?
On December 23, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1977?
On December 23, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1977?
On December 23, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
What happened in 1977?
1977 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
- Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
- CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67
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What was the calendar for December 1977?
December 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
