What happened on Wednesday December 28, 1977?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1977:

• Formation of the Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress was founded by Allan Octavian Hume on December 28, 1885, marking a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence. This political party would become the primary vehicle for the Indian independence movement, playing a crucial role in challenging British colonial rule and ultimately leading to India's freedom in 1947.
• First Commercial Public Film Screening On December 28, 1895, the Lumière brothers conducted the first commercial public film screening in Paris, France. This groundbreaking event at the Grand Café on Boulevard des Capucines marked the birth of cinema as a public entertainment medium, revolutionizing visual storytelling and communication worldwide.
• Notable Births on December 28, 1977 Several notable individuals were born on this date, including a French rapper, an Australian rugby league player, a Nigerian sprinter, an American sprinter, an American actress, and a Turkish singer-songwriter and actor. While individually their achievements may vary, collectively they represent the diverse global talent emerging in the late 1970s.

Events in 1977

December 28, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1977

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1977

December 28, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1977 can also be written as 12/28/1977 in the US and as 28/12/1977 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1977 in December 1977 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1977:

• Kery James

  Influential French rapper known for his powerful socially conscious lyrics and significant impact on French hip-hop culture.

• Ethan Kath

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1977:

• Charlotte Greenwood
• Attilio Mozzi
• Ludwig Schanze
• Karl Tekusch

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1977 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
2. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
3. Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
4. L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
5. Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy

December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
2. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
3. Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
4. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
5. Abba - Money Money Money

December 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
2. ConFunkShun - Ffun
3. George Duke - Reach For It
4. Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
5. High Inergy - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:50 pm and setting at 09:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Someone born on December 28, 1977 is:

47 years 4 months old,

or 568 months and 16 days old,

or 2472 weeks

or 17304 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1977?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1977.

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