Saturday February 26, 1977
US date format: 2/26/1977, UK date format: 26/2/1977
It was Saturday, under the sign of Pisces (see birth chart on February 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 Greg Rikaart and Koxie (singer).
In that special week of February people in US were listening to New Kid In Town by Eagles.
In UK When I Need You by Leo Sayer was in the top 5 hits.
Slap Shot, directed by George Roy Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Rob Roy.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Super Bug or Depthcharge.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 26, 1977?
Holidays
- Blessed Edigna
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Saint Victor
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Events
- 1st flight of Space Shuttle (atop a Boeing 747)
Famous Birthday
- Greg Rikaart: American actor.
- Koxie (singer)
- Roma Syria: Italian singer, pro as a teenager...
- Tim Thomas (basketball)
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Famous Deaths
- Maxime Jacob: French musician, composer and organist.
- Bukka White: rocker, dies at age 43.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Slap Shot
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Strother Martin, Jennifer Warren
Country: United States of America
Too Hot to Handle
Directed by: Don Schain
Starring: Cheri Caffaro, Aharon Ipalé, Vic Diaz, Corinne Calvet
The Late Show
Directed by: Robert Benton
Starring: Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche
Target of an Assassin
Directed by: Peter Collinson
Starring: Anthony Quinn, John Phillip Law, Simon Sabela, Marius Weyers
Twilight's Last Gleaming
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Roscoe Lee Browne, Joseph Cotten
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 26, 1977?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Eagles - New Kid In Town
- Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
- Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
- Kenny Nolan - I Like Dreamin'
- Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- Bob Seger - Night Moves
- ABBA - Dancing Queen
- Barry Manilow - Weekend In New England
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- The Dramatics - Be My Girl
- William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Latimore - Somethin' 'bout 'cha
- Facts Of Life - Sometimes
- Brass Construction - Ha Cha Cha (funktion)
- Enchantment - Gloria
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Rob Roy
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
The New Adventures of Batman
Directed by: Don Towsley
Headmaster
Directed by: Agradoot
Blankety Blanks
Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff
Country: Australia
Pat & Mat
Directed by: Marek Benes
Days to next February 26
If February 26, 1977 is your birthday you're 43 years, 7 months, 3 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 4 months, 28 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1977?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Andrei Sakharov -- Feb. 21, 1977
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8525
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Hite Report On Male Sexuality
By: Shere Hite
"A riveting document!"NEWSWEEKOver 7,000 men, ages thirteen to ninety-seven, speak out about: What they think of women--as wives, lovers, and friends; why a majority of men like marriage but are not
October Light
By: John Gardner
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. New Directions is excited to reissue the Gardner classics, beginning with October Light, a complex relationship rendered in a down-to-earth narrative.October
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"She is marvelously funny, direct as a hypodermic, a virtuoso in the field of suburban living....Lovely stuff."VOGUEIt's the expose to end all exposes--the truth about the suburbs: where they planted trees
Passages
By: Gail Sheehy
At last, this is your story. You'll recognize yourself, your friends, and your loves. You'll see how to use each life crisis as an opportunity for creative change -- to grow
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Super Bug
Depthcharge
Destroyer
Boot Hill
Space Wars
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on February 26, 1977?
On February 26, 1977 several famous people were born including, Greg Rikaart, Koxie (singer), Roma Syria.
Which famous people died on February 26, 1977?
Famous people died on February 26, 1977 include, Maxime Jacob, Bukka White.
What was the number one song in February 26, 1977?
The number one song in the week of February 26, 1977 was New Kid In Town by Eagles in US and When I Need You by Leo Sayer in UK.
What were the top hits on February 26, 1977?
The top hits on February 26, 1977 were New Kid In Town by Eagles, Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) by Barbra Streisand, Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band in US and When I Need You by Leo Sayer, Don't Cry For Me Argentina by Julie Covington, Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul in UK.
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