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US date format: 12/26/1977, UK date format: 26/12/1977
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 26, 1977).
Famous birthdays on this day include Frédéric Dambier and Brandee Layne.
The number one song in US was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees. Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was #1 song in the UK.
Coma, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1977 while Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Professionals. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Super Bug or Triple Hunt.
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 26, 1977 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 26, 1977?
Loving; Miss Mississippi Teen USA...
Turkish footballer and manager.
Greek sailor.
Hungarian tennis player.
Other December 26th famous birthdays
British child, the second-born of three...
European first human cloned birth, a...
Dancer.
Pop Singer.
How old am I?
If December 26, 1977 is your birthday you are 45 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 26.
December 26, 1977 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 26, 1977?
Composer, dies at 53.
Other December 26th famous deaths
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American singer and composer (Born...
South African activist (Born 1934).
American cellist and composer (Born...
Swedish actor (Born 1925).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Coma
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley
Country: United States of America
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
High Anxiety
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman
Country: United States of America
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 26, 1977?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- 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
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
- Abba - Money Money Money
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
Sport Games on December 26, 1977
NFL
American Football- Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys : 7 - 37
- Minnesota Vikings - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 7
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
How old am I?
If December 26, 1977 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1977?
- Time: New Empire of Faith' Inset: Menachem Begin
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8568
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Dreams Die First
By: Harold Robbins
"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
The Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.
Kg 200
By: J.D. Gilman and John Clive
KG 200: A Luftwaffe squadron who spoke perfect English. We would all speak perfect German if they had succeeded. Inspiration from actual historical events
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Super Bug
Triple Hunt
Baseball
Air-Sea Battle
Circus
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 26, 1977?
On December 26, 1977 several famous people were born including, Frédéric Dambier, Brandee Layne, Fatih Akyel.
Which famous people died on December 26, 1977?
Famous people died on December 26, 1977 include, Ivan Rezak, Howard Hawks, Howard Hawks.
What was the number one song in December 26, 1977?
The number one song in the week of December 26, 1977 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings in UK.
What were the top hits on December 26, 1977?
The top hits on December 26, 1977 were How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, Uptown Top Ranking by Althia & Donna in UK.
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