What happened on Wednesday January 26, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1977:

• EMMA Feminist Magazine Launches First Issue The influential German feminist magazine EMMA, founded by prominent feminist activist Alice Schwarzer, published its inaugural issue. EMMA would go on to become a significant platform for feminist discourse, women's rights advocacy, and critical social commentary in Germany.
• Katimavik Youth Service Organization Founded Katimavik was established as a Canadian volunteer service organization dedicated to engaging and empowering young people through community service, leadership development, and cross-cultural experiences. The organization aims to foster civic engagement and personal growth among Canadian youth.
• Historic Quadruple Twist Lift in Figure Skating Soviet figure skaters Sergei Shakrai and Marine Tcherkasova made figure skating history by performing the first quadruple twist lift during a competition in Helsinki, Finland. This groundbreaking technical achievement represented a significant advancement in pair skating technique and complexity.
• Extreme Winter Weather Event in Western Ontario A severe winter weather system struck western Ontario from January 26-29, characterized by extremely strong northwest winds ranging from 30 to 45 mph, with gusts exceeding 60 mph. The combination of powerful winds, blowing and drifting snow, and subzero temperatures created dangerous wind chills between 60 and 80 degrees below zero. The extreme conditions led to widespread road closures, numerous traffic accidents, and multiple-day school shutdowns.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1977

January 26, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 26th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1977 can also be written as 1/26/1977 in the US and as 26/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1977:

• Vince Carter

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• Jerôme Jeannet
• Missy Rayder
• Park Hae-il

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1977:

• Filopimin Finos
• Dietrich von Hildebrand

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1977 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Rose Royce - Car Wash
2. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
3. Brick - Dazz
4. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
5. The Sylvers - Hot Line

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
2. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
3. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
4. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
5. Barry Biggs - Sideshow

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
3. Deniece Williams - Free
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:46 am and setting at 12:37 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1977

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Someone born on January 26, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 28 days old,

or 2517 weeks

or 17619 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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