Sunday February 27, 1977
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It was Sunday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on February 27, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Craig Monroe and Lance Hoyt.
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 Blackjack or Boot Hill.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- International Polar Bear Day.
- Saint Antigone
- Saint Leander
- First day of Maslenitsa in Russia (2006)
- Saint Honorine
- Dominican Republic - National Day.
- Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honour of the pagan war god Mars were held.
- Saint Gabriel of the Mother of Sorrows
Famous Birthdays:
- Craig Monroe
- James Wan: Malaysian-Australian director producer and screenwriter.
- Lance Hoyt: American professional wrestler.
- Ji Sung: South Korean actor.
- James Wan: Malaysian-Australian director producer and screenwriter.
Famous Deaths:
- Allison Hayes: Actress (Attack of 50 Foot Woman), dies at 47.
- John Dickson Carr: American author (Born 1905).
Facts:
- Keith Richards gets suspended sentence for heroin possession, Canada
- Judy Rankin wins LPGA Bent Tree Golf Classic.
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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 ?
Your Erroneous Zones
This best selling guide sends a simple but profound message - avoid the trap of negative thinking and master the art of self-actualization.
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