Saturday February 26, 1977
US date format: 2/26/1977, UK date format: 26/2/1977This day in 30 sec.
It was Saturday, under the sign of Pisces (see birth chart on February 26, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
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 Changing by Liv Ullmann was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Rob Roy.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Triple Hunt or Air-Sea Battle.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Blessed Edigna
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Famous Birthdays:
- Greg Rikaart: American actor.
- Koxie (singer)
- Roma Syria: Italian singer, pro as a teenager...
- Tim Thomas (basketball)
- James Wan
- Josh Towers: American baseball player and...
- Tim Thomas: NBA forward (Philadelphia 76ers).
- Marty Reasoner: American ice hockey player and coach.
- Calli Cox: American porn actress.
- Shane Williams: Welsh rugby player.
Famous Deaths:
- Maxime Jacob: French musician, composer and organist.
- Bukka White: rocker, dies at age 43.
Facts:
- 1st flight of Space Shuttle (atop a Boeing 747)
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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
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1977
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1977 ?
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 #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
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Sleeping Murder
In Agatha Christie’s classic, Sleeping Murder, the indomitable Miss Marple turns ghost hunter and uncovers shocking evidence of a perfect crime.Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen.
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The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
"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
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