What happened on Saturday February 26, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1977:

• First Space Shuttle Test Flight The first Space Shuttle test flight occurred on February 26, 1977, marking a significant milestone in NASA's space exploration program. The shuttle was mounted atop a Boeing 747 for its initial atmospheric test, which was a critical step in validating the spacecraft's design and aerodynamic capabilities before actual space missions.
• FNLA Attack in Angola On February 26, 1977, the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) conducted a violent attack in the village of Pangola, resulting in 43 fatalities and 25 injuries. This incident was part of the ongoing conflict and political instability in Angola during the post-colonial period.

Events in 1977

February 26, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1977

February 26, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 57th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1977 can also be written as 2/26/1977 in the US and as 26/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1977:

• Greg Rikaart

  American actor known for his roles in daytime television, particularly in soap operas like The Young and the Restless.

• Roma Syria

  Italian pop singer who was a teenage prodigy, winning the San Remo Festival's 'New Prospects' category in 1996.

• James Wan
• Koxie (singer)
• Tim Thomas (basketball)

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1977:

• Maxime Jacob

  Maxime Jacob was a notable French composer, musician, and organist who contributed significantly to 20th-century classical music.

• Bukka White
• Sherman Garnes
• Lotte Neumann

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1977 was New Kid In Town by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Eagles - New Kid In Town
2. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
3. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
4. Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
5. Kenny Nolan - I Like Dreamin'

February 26, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

February 26, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1977 was I've Got Love On My Mind by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
2. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
3. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
4. The Dramatics - Be My Girl
5. William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:15 am and setting at 01:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1977

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Someone born on February 26, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 18 days old,

or 2515 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17609 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1977?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1977.

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