Monday January 31, 1977: on this day

January 31, 1977 was the 31st day of the year 1977, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 31, 1977 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 31, 1977, who was born and died on January 31, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor), movies (e.g. The Late Show, directed by Robert Benton), TV series (e.g. The New Adventures Of Batman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1977?


January 31, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1977 can also be written as 1/31/1977 in the US and as 31/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

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January 31, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1977:

  • Joe sewell, amos rusie, and al lopez elected to baseball hall of fame.
  • Frenchman fran?ois claustre freed, after 33 months as hostage in chad.
  • In louisville, kentucky, usa three buildings and a car are struck by a falling meteorite.
  • The centre georges pompidou is officially opened by french president valéry giscard d'estaing.

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January 31, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 31, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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January 31, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 04:56 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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Who was born on January 31, 1977?


Famous people born on January 31, 1977:

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Deltha

    Former American football cornerback known for his successful career in the NFL.

  • Deltha O'Neal

    Former American football cornerback who played in the NFL and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

  • Bobby Moynihan

    American comedian (saturday night live).

  • Shingo Katori

    Japanese actor and singer (smap).

  • Katherine Shindle

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Mark Dutiaume

    Canadian hockey player.

  • David Terbrugge

    South african cricketer.

  • Naomi Darrell

    Miss bermuda-universe (1997).

  • Jim Kleinsasser

    American football player.

  • Sergei Pareiko

    Estonian footballer.

  • Torri Edwards
  • Molly Line
  • Renzo Mazzoleni
  • Israel Alves
  • Michele Antonioli
  • Tania Belvederesi

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

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January 31, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 19 days old,

or 2463 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17245 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1977.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1977?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 31, 1977.

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January 31, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1977:

  • Giacomo Palombella
  • Adriano Zanaga
  • Daniel Mainwaring

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1977:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1977:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Torn Between Two Lovers
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Dazz
  4. - New Kid In Town
  5. - Hot Line

January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When I Need You
  2. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  3. - Don't Give Up On Us
  4. - Sideshow
  5. - Boogie Nights

January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish
  2. - Free
  3. - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
  4. - Don't Leave Me This Way
  5. - I Like To Do It

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January 31, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Late Show

The Late Show

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Benton

Starring: Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche

Target of an Assassin

Target of an Assassin

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Peter Collinson

Starring: Anthony Quinn, John Phillip Law, Simon Sabela, Marius Weyers

Twilight's Last Gleaming

Twilight's Last Gleaming

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Roscoe Lee Browne, Joseph Cotten

Casotto

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

Jungle Holocaust

Jungle Holocaust

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Massimo Foschi, Me Me Lai, Ivan Rassimov, Sheik Razak Shikur

January 31, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 1977 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The New Adventures of Batman

The New Adventures of Batman

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Don Towsley

Headmaster

Headmaster

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Agradoot

Blankety Blanks

Blankety Blanks

Release year: 1977

Starring: Graham Kennedy, Ugly Dave Gray, Stuart Wagstaff

Country: Australia

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

January 31, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Sleeping Murder

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Strange things began to happen soon after Gwenda moved in to her new house.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

By:

"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

A Civil Tongue by Edwin Newman

A Civil Tongue

By:

Edwin Newman, who was bright, cheerful, and unbearable when he was a young boy, was told to keep his civil tongue, i.e..

Raise The Titanic! by Clive Cussler

Raise The Titanic!

By:

Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rescue crucial material from the most notorious maritime disaster. This #1 New York Times bestseller is the result of orders from the Pentagon.

To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow

To Jerusalem And Back

By:

Nobel laureate Saul Bellow's candid interviews and meditations on Israel's unique spirit and challenges are a powerful and stimulating testament to the country's past and future.

January 31, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Bug

Super Bug

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing / Driving

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1977?

On January 31, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1977?

On January 31, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1977?

On January 31, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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What happened in 1977?

1977 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 8th (final) part of Roots is most-watched TV entertainment show to date.
  • Edward W Stack replaces Paul Kerr President of Hall of Fame
  • CB Savage by Rod Hart peaks at #67

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What was the calendar for January 1977?

January 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Monday January 31, 1977