Sunday January 30, 1977
US date format: 1/30/1977, UK date format: 30/1/1977
It was Sunday, under the sign of Aquarius (see birth chart on January 30, 1977). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Dan Hinote and Tom Malchow.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Car Wash by Rose Royce.
In UK Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul was in the top 5 hits.
Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977
while Adolf Hitler by John Toland was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Blankety Blanks.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Indy 500 or Video Olympics.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 30, 1977?
Events
- 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
- Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
- Allan Border scores 36 in his first-class innings (New South Wales versus Queensland).
Famous Birthday
- Dan Hinote: American ice hockey player and coach.
- Tom Malchow: American swimmer.
- Deltha O'Neal: American football player.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Suspiria
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé
Country: United States of America
Wizards
Directed by: Ralph Bakshi
Starring: Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval
Country: United States of America
Cross of Iron
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner
Country: United States of America
Camouflage
Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi
Starring: Piotr Garlicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Christine Paul, Mariusz Dmochowski
Bad
Directed by: Jed Johnson
Starring: Cyrinda Foxe, Matthew Anton, Cathy Roskam, Carroll Baker
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 30, 1977?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- Brick - Dazz
- Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
- The Sylvers - Hot Line
- Eagles - New Kid In Town
- Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
- Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
- Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Stevie Wonder - I Wish
- The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
- Deniece Williams - Free
- KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite
- Brick - Dazz
- Rose Royce - Car Wash
- Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
- The Dramatics - Be My Girl
- Arthur Prysock - When Love Is New
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Blankety Blanks
Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff
Country: Australia
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Directed by: John Cromwell
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour
Pat & Mat
Directed by: Marek Benes
Zur See
Directed by: Wolfgang Luderer
Starring: Horst Drinda, Jürgen Zartmann, Günter Naumann, Wilfried Pucher
Days to next January 30
If January 30, 1977 is your birthday you're 43 years, 7 months, 30 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 4 months, 1 day.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1977?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: America's Upbeat Mood -- Jan. 24, 1977
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8520
- RollingStone: Rod Stewart
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Adolf Hitler
By: John Toland
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian John Toland’s classic, definitive biography of Adolf Hitler remains the most thorough, readable, accessible, and, as much as possible, objective account of the life of a man whose
The Users
By: Joyce Haber
This shocking novel takes the reader behind the scenes of the New Hollywood, the international crowd, the world of big business, politics, and the syndicate.
The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank
By: Erma Bombeck
"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
October Light
By: John Gardner
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. New Directions is excited to reissue the Gardner classics, beginning with October Light, a complex relationship rendered in a down-to-earth narrative.October
Slapstick
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Slapstick presents an apocalyptic vision as seen through the eyes of the current King of Manhattan (and last President of the United States), a wickedly irreverent look at the all-too-possible results of today’s follies.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Indy 500
Video Olympics
Blackjack
Destroyer
Street Racer
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 30, 1977?
On January 30, 1977 several famous people were born including, Dan Hinote, Tom Malchow, Deltha O'Neal.
What was the number one song in January 30, 1977?
The number one song in the week of January 30, 1977 was Car Wash by Rose Royce in US and Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul in UK.
What were the top hits on January 30, 1977?
The top hits on January 30, 1977 were Car Wash by Rose Royce, I Wish by Stevie Wonder, Dazz by Brick in US and Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, When A Child Is Born by Johnny Mathis, Don't Cry For Me Argentina by Julie Covington in UK.
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