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April 26, 1977 was the 116th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 26, 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 April 26, 1977, who was born and died on April 26, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Southern Nights by Glen Campbell), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. Rock Follies Of '77) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 26, 1977?
- April 26, 1977: What happened on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 26, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 26, 1977?
- April 26, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 26, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- April 26, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 26, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 26, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on April 26, 1977?
What day of the week was April 26, 1977?
April 26, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 26, 1977 can also be written as 4/26/1977 in the US and as 26/4/1977 in UK and Europe.
April 26, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 26, 1977:
- New york's famed disco studio 54 opens.
April 26, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 26, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 26, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 26, 1977 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 02:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.
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Who was born on April 26, 1977?
Famous people born on April 26, 1977:
![Tom Welling]()
Tom WellingTom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.
![Jason Earles]()
Jason EarlesAmerican actor.
- James Fields
American politician who served as the Governor of Virginia.
- Fredrik Eklund
Reality star.
- Astro Samantha Cristoforetti
Italian astronaut and engineer who holds the record for the longest single space flight by a woman.
- Kosuke Fukudome
Japanese baseball player.
- Roxana Saberi
American journalist and author.
- Casey Legler
French model, artist and swimmer who participated in the 1996 summer olympics.
- Chris Johnston
Irish rugby player.
- McKenzie Westmore
Soap opera actress.
- Marguerite Moreau
Actress.
- Marc-Antoine (singer)
- Jonathan Ollivier
- Craig Adams
- Diego Casalis
Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:
![Tionne Watkins]()
Tionne WatkinsTionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.
![Stana Katic]()
Stana KaticStana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.
![Channing Tatum]()
Channing TatumChanning tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.
![Jet Li]()
Jet LiJet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...
![Jordana Brewster]()
Jordana BrewsterPanama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.
![Kevin James]()
Kevin JamesKevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.
![Carol Burnett]()
Carol BurnettAmerican comedian on stage, film and tv.
![Claudine Auger]()
Claudine AugerParis, france -- miss france (1958).
![Joan Chen]()
Joan ChenChinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.
![Marianne Jean-Baptiste]()
Marianne Jean-BaptisteEnglish actress, singer-songwriter, composer and director.
April 26, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 24 days old,
or 2451 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17160 days old,
if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 1977?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1977.
April 26, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 26, 1977:
- Mwambutsa Bangiricenge
- Sandro Giovannini
- Maria Grandinetti Mancuso
- Mwambutsa IV
What famous deaths happened on April 26th?
Famous deaths on April 26th:
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Maria Schell]()
Maria SchellAustrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).
![Robert Davi]()
Robert DaviAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Gail Russell]()
Gail RussellChicago, illinois -- actress.
![Broderick Crawford]()
Broderick CrawfordBroderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.
![Jayne Meadows]()
Jayne MeadowsWu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).
![Alexander Knox]()
Alexander KnoxCanadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).
![John Bunny]()
John BunnySilent film comedian (born 1863).
![Bessie Love]()
Bessie LoveActress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.
![Jim Davis]()
Jim DavisActor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 26th
April 26, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 26, 1977:
- World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
- Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
- Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Tanzania - Union Day.
- Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
- Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
- Lucidius (4th century)
- Paschasius (d. 865)
- Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)
Observances on April 26, 1977:
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]
Saints celebrated on April 26, 1977:
- Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
April 26, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 26, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1977 was Southern Nights by Glen Campbell, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 26, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
- Eagles - Hotel California
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
April 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 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 April 25th and May 1st.
April 26, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Van McCoy - The Shuffle
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
April 26, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
April 26, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 26, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- The Spinners - You're Throwing A Good Love Away
April 26, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 26, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
The Man Who Loved Women
Release year: 1977
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Charles Denner, Brigitte Fossey, Nelly Borgeaud, Geneviève Fontanel
Tomcats
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Harry Kerwin
Starring: Chris Mulkey, Polly King, Wayne Crawford, Daniel Schweitzer
April 26, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Rob Roy
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
The New Adventures of Batman
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Don Towsley
Headmaster
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Agradoot
April 26, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 26, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Condominium
By: John D. MacDonald
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.
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is a wonderful comedian, straight as a hypodermic and a virtuoso of the field suburban living Lovely stuff. "VOGUEIt is the expose to end all exposures--the truth about suburbia: where they planted trees
Haywire
By: Brooke Hayward
Haywire became a national sensation from 1977 when it was published. It was a #1 bestseller. Haywire is a Hollywood classic about a glittering family, and the dark secrets that lay beneath.
April 26, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 26, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Boot Hill
Triple Hunt
Basic Math
Baseball
Street Racer
Who was the US President on April 26, 1977?
On April 26, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1977?
On April 26, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 26, 1977?
On April 26, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 26th?
April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:
- 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
- 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.
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 April 1977?
April 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
