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May 20, 1977 was the 140th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 20, 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 May 20, 1977, who was born and died on May 20, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. The Duellists, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Hollywood High) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 1977?
- May 20, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 1977?
- May 20, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 20, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 20, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 1977?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1977?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 1977?
What day of the week was May 20, 1977?
May 20, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 20, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 20, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1977 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 May 20, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 10:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.
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Who was born on May 20, 1977?
Famous people born on May 20, 1977:
![Angela Goethals]()
Angela GoethalsActress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
![Matt Czuchry]()
Matt CzuchryMatt czuchry is an american actor known for his roles in gilmore girls and the good wife.
- Luca Cian
Acclaimed poet known for his lyrical works.
- Leo Franco
Argentinian footballer.
- Vesa Toskala
Finnish player in ice hockey.
- Stirling Mortlock
Australian rugby player.
- Chad Muska
American skateboarder and businessman.
- Miriam Parrish
American television actress.
- Leonardo Noeren Franco
Argentine footballer.
- Tiger Tyson
American porn actor and director.
- Mathieu Blin
- Serghei Rogaciov
- Sanna Stén
- Raman Trapačkin
- Alessandro Leogrande
- Giusy Versace
- Paweł Baraszkiewicz
- René Benko
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
![James Stewart]()
James StewartJames stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
![Naturi Naughton]()
Naturi NaughtonSuccessful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
![Nawazuddin Siddiqui]()
Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
![Busta Rhymes]()
Busta RhymesRhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
![Timothy Olyphant]()
Timothy OlyphantTimothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
![Louis Theroux]()
Louis TherouxSingaporean-english journalist/producer.
![David Hedison]()
David HedisonAmerican actor (d. 2019).
![Constance Towers]()
Constance TowersActress (capitol.
![Yon González]()
Yon GonzálezSpanish actor.
![Rachel Platten]()
Rachel PlattenPop singer.
May 20, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 4 days old,
or 2448 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17141 days old,
if you were born on May 20, 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 May 20, 1977?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1977?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 20, 1977.
May 20, 1977: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1977:
- Vittorio Minguzzi
- Achille Pizziolo
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Anton DiffringKoblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
![Barbara Murray]()
Barbara MurrayEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Susan Roces]()
Susan RocesProducer and actress from the philippines.
![Jon Pertwee]()
Jon PertweeEnglish actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopherjame Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 1977:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 1977:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 1977:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 1977: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 20, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Leo Sayer - When I Need You
- Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
- KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
May 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 20, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
- Deniece Williams - Free
- Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
- Kenny Rogers - Lucille
May 20, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 20, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tavares - Whodunit
- Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
- Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
- The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
May 20, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Duellists
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox
Country: United States of America
The American Friend
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain
Country: United States of America
Amar Akbar Anthony
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Manmohan Desai
Starring: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh
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
Charleston
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Marcello Fondato
Starring: Bud Spencer, Lucretia Love, Herbert Lom, Dino Emanuelli, Jack La Cayenne, Renzo Marignano, Claudio Ruffini, James Coco, Ronald Lacey
Country: Italy
May 20, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:
Hollywood High
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Patrick Wright
Rock Follies of '77
Release year: 1977
Ein Mann kam im August
Release year: 1977
Lucan
Release year: 1977
Country: United States of America
May 20, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Age Of Uncertainty
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
Age of Uncertainty: The: A History of Economic Ideas and Their Coby Galbraith, John Kenneth
Haywire
By: Brooke Hayward
Haywire became a national sensation from 1977 when it was published. It was a #1 bestseller. Haywire is a Hollywood classic about a glittering family, and the dark secrets that lay beneath.
The Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …
May 20, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 20, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Super Bug
Indy 500
Baseball
Air-Sea Battle
Street Racer
Who was the US President on May 20, 1977?
On May 20, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1977?
On May 20, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1977?
On May 20, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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 May 1977?
May 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
