Monday December 26, 1977
US date format: 12/26/1977, UK date format: 26/12/1977
It was Monday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart on December 26, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Frédéric Dambier and Fatih Akyel.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees.
In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits.
Coma, directed by Michael Crichton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Professionals.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Space Wars or Basic Math.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- First day of Kwanzaa
- Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
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Famous Birthday
- Frédéric Dambier
- Brandee Layne: Loving; Miss Mississippi Teen USA...
- Fatih Akyel: Turkish footballer and manager.
- Sofia Bekatorou: Greek sailor.
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Famous Deaths
- Ivan Rezak: Composer, dies at 53.
- Howard Hawks: American film director, producer and...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Coma
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley
Country: United States of America
Opening Night
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell
The Black Panther
Directed by: Ian Merrick
Starring: Donald Sumpter, Debbie Farrington, Marjorie Yates, Sylvia O'Donnell
High Anxiety
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman
Country: United States of America
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats
Directed by: George Barry
Starring: Demene Hall, William Russ, Julie Ritter, Linda Bond
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 26, 1977?
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Top #10 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
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Crystal Gayle - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
- Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
- Bob Welch - Sentimental Lady
- Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away
Top #10 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
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
- Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Barry Biggs - Sideshow
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
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Professionals
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
On Our Own
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
Abarenbô Shôgun
Starring: Ken Matsudaira, Shinya Hashimoto
Country: Japan
Blake's 7
Days to next December 26
If December 26, 1977 is your birthday you're 42 years, 9 months, 3 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 27 days.
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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Dynasty
By: Robert S. Elegant
A story of three generations of the Sekloongs, Hong Kong merchant princes. The narrative follows the lives of the Sekloong brothers who are divided by ambition and adultery in a country
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This is a facsimile reproduction of a naturalist's diary for the year 1906. Edith Holden recorded in words and paintings the flora and fauna of the British countryside through the changing seasons of the year.
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers,
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
The first book in bestselling author Howard Fast's beloved family saga "A most wonderful book...there hasn't been a novel in years that can do a job on readers' emotions that the
The Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned good cop -- a burned-out homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson .38 and a vodka bottle.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Indy 500
Space Wars
Basic Math
Baseball
Air-Sea Battle
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.
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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