Wednesday August 24, 1977: on this day

August 24, 1977 was the 236th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 24, 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 August 24, 1977, who was born and died on August 24, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Best Of My Love by The Emotions), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. Be My Guest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1977?


August 24, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1977 can also be written as 8/24/1977 in the US and as 24/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

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August 24, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 02:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.

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Who was born on August 24, 1977?


Famous people born on August 24, 1977:

  • John Green
    John Green

    Young adult author.

  • Yaremi Akindele

    Yaremi Akindele is a Nigerian actress known for her roles in Nollywood films.

  • Bronsen Arroyo

    Bronsen Arroyo is a former American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.

  • John Green (author)

    John green is an american author known for writing young adult fiction, including the best-selling novel the fault in our stars.

  • Amberlin Chastain

    Amberlin Chastain is an American actress known for her roles in independent films and television shows.

  • Coner Eldridge

    Former congressional candidate focused on campaign finance reform.

  • Charvis Campbell

    Charvis Campbell was an American football linebacker who played in the National Football League for 8 seasons.

  • Jürgen Macho

    Austrian footballer.

  • Robert Enke

    German footballer (d. 2009).

  • Per Gade

    Danish footballer.

  • Denílson de Oliveira Araújo

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Denilson

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Rebecca Mader

    Tv actress.

  • Denílson (Brazilian footballer)
  • Jarkko Ahola
  • Euler Coelho Marques

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 1 day old,

or 2435 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17046 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 August 24, 1977?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1977.

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August 24, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1977:

  • Buddy O'Connor

    Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1977).

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Muriel Siebert

    Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1977:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Best Of My Love
  2. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  3. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  4. - Easy
  5. - Handy Man

August 24, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Angelo
  2. - I Feel Love
  3. - Float On
  4. - You Got What It Takes
  5. - Ma Baker

August 24, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Float On
  2. - Devil's Gun
  3. - Strawberry Letter 23
  4. - L.a. Sunshine
  5. - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto

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August 24, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Casotto

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

September 30, 1955

September 30, 1955

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount

Charleston

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

Death Promise

Death Promise

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Warmflash

Starring: Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock, Bill Louie, Thompson Kao Kang

California

California

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Miguel Bosé, Giuliano Gemma, Malisa Longo, Enzo Fiermonte, Andrea Aureli, Raimund Harmstorf, William Berger, Franco Fantasia, Mario Novelli, Franco Ressel, Dana Ghia, Chris Avram

Country: Italy

August 24, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lance Comfort

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Cottage to Let

Cottage to Let

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sinister Cinema

August 24, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Crash Of '79 by Paul E. Erdman

The Crash Of '79

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Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

Condominium by John D. MacDonald

Condominium

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Condominium, a "first-rate entertainment," New York Daily News describes it as a narrative from a master of suspense. It is a panemacular novel by a master of suspense. The story follows the disappearance and sale of an American paradise.

Oliver'S Story by Erich Segal

Oliver'S Story

By:

Oliver loved Jenny. Two lonely years later, Jenny has passed away and Oliver Barrett IV feels that he will never, never, love again.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

August 24, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Depthcharge

Depthcharge

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin Taito

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1977?

On August 24, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1977?

On August 24, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1977?

On August 24, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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 August 1977?

August 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1977 calendar looked like.

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