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see horoscope and birth chart for September 28, 1977What happened on Wednesday, September 28, 1977?
About September 28th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 28, 1977, Japan Air Lines Flight 472, a Douglas DC-8, was hijacked by five members of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) shortly after departing from Bombay, India. The hijackers demanded $6 million and the release of nine imprisoned JRA members, leading to a hostage situation that lasted several days.
- Day of the week: September 28th, 1977 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley) by Meco
- #1 UK song: Silver Lady by David Soul
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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- September 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 28, 1977?
- Who was born on September 28, 1977?
- September 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- September 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- September 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 28, 1977?
- Back in 1977
September 28, 1977: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 28, 1977:
- Japan Air Lines Flight 472 hijacking On September 28, 1977, Japan Air Lines Flight 472, a Douglas DC-8, was hijacked by five members of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) shortly after departing from Bombay, India. The hijackers demanded $6 million and the release of nine imprisoned JRA members, leading to a hostage situation that lasted several days. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Porsche 928 debuts at Geneva Auto Show On September 28, 1977, the Porsche 928 was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. This luxury sports coupe featured a front-mounted V8 engine and was designed to combine performance with comfort, marking a significant departure from Porsche's traditional rear-engine designs. source: porsche.com
September 28, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1977
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What day of the week was September 28, 1977?
September 28, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 271st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 28, 1977 can also be written as 9/28/1977 in the US and as 28/9/1977 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 28, 1977?
Famous people born on September 28, 1977:
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September 28, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
September 28, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 28, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1977 was Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley) by Meco, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
- Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)
- KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
- Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
- The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
September 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
- David Soul - Silver Lady
- La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
- Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
- Elvis Presley - Way Down
- The Emotions - Best Of My Love
September 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.
- Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
- KC And The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
- The Floaters - Float On
- George Benson - The Greatest Love Of All
- Commodores - Brick House
September 28, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 28, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 28, 1977 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 09:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.
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Someone born on September 28, 1977 is:
48 years 9 months old,
or 585 months and 26 days old,
or 2547 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17831 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 28, 1977?
There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 28th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 28, 1977?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 28, 1977.
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Why 1977 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 28, 1977, a 1977 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 28, 1977 includes Japan Air Lines Flight 472 hijacking, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 28, 1977 included “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)” by Meco, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 28, 1977 included Annie Hall, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 28, 1977 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Julien Pillet, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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