Friday October 21, 1977: on this day

October 21, 1977 was the 294th day of the year 1977, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 21, 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 October 21, 1977, who was born and died on October 21, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Office Romance, directed by Eldar Ryazanov), TV series (e.g. On Our Own) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 1977?


October 21, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 294th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1977 can also be written as 10/21/1977 in the US and as 21/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

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October 21, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1977:

  • Us recalls william bowdler, ambassador to south africa.
  • The european patent institute is founded.

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October 21, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 21, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 21, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 02:45 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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Who was born on October 21, 1977?


Famous people born on October 21, 1977:

  • Julieta Cardinali

    Argentinian actress.

  • Christie Lee Woods

    Texas, united states -- miss teen usa 1996.

  • Leila Josefowicz

    Musician.

  • Samuel Witwer

    Actor.

  • David Rogers

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • David Clayton Rogers
  • Bryant Smith
  • Mark Wilkinson
  • Guia Zapponi
  • Kenji Fukuda
  • Chae Jung-an
  • Aleandro Di Paolo
  • Christian Ilzer
  • Emeka Mamale

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 8 days old,

or 2423 weeks

or 16961 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 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 October 21, 1977?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 21, 1977.

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October 21, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1977:

  • Ferit Tüzün

    Turkish composer (b. 1929).

  • Stevie Gaines

    Guitarist, lynyrd skynyrd band, killed in a plane crash.

  • Silvano Schiavon
  • Norman Gilroy

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st

holidays

October 21, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 1977:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Light Up My Life
  2. - Nobody Does It Better
  3. - That's Rock 'N' Roll
  4. - Keep It Comin' Love
  5. - Boogie Nights

October 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silver Lady
  2. - Black Is Black
  3. - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
  4. - Way Down
  5. - Best Of My Love

October 21, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
  2. - Dusic
  3. - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
  4. - Do Your Dance - Part 1
  5. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

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October 21, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Office Romance

Office Romance

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov

Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Andrey Myagkov, Svetlana Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili

The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Liv Ullmann, David Carradine, Gert Fröbe, Heinz Bennent

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

Charleston

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

California

California

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Miguel Bosé, Giuliano Gemma, Malisa Longo, Enzo Fiermonte, Andrea Aureli, Raimund Harmstorf, William Berger, Franco Fantasia, Mario Novelli, Franco Ressel, Dana Ghia, Chris Avram

Country: Italy

October 21, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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:

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Release year: 1977

Secret Army

Secret Army

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Laugh-In

Laugh-In

Release year: 1977

Starring: Antoinette Atell

Country: United States of America

October 21, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant

Dynasty

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Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.

The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

The Book Of Merlyn

By:

The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

October 21, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Surround

Surround

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Destroyer

Destroyer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Baseball

Baseball

Platform: RCA Studio II

Genre: Sport

Publisher: RCA

Street Racer

Street Racer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 1977?

On October 21, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1977?

On October 21, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1977?

On October 21, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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 October 1977?

October 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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