Sunday May 22, 1977: on this day

May 22, 1977 was the 142nd day of the year 1977, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1977, who was born and died on May 22, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1977?


May 22, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1977 can also be written as 5/22/1977 in the US and as 22/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1977:

  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga coca-cola golf classic.
  • Final european scheduled run of the orient express (94 years).

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May 22, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 11:41 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 22, 1977?


Famous people born on May 22, 1977:

  • Jean-Christophe Péraud

    He is a french cross-country and road cyclist who won a silver medal at beijing 2008's summer olympics.

  • Drey Bly

    Former NFL cornerback known for his exceptional coverage skills.

  • Pat Smullen

    Irish jockey (d. 2020).

  • Tarmo Mitt

    Estonian strongman.

  • Alastair Ralphs

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Sean Og O hAilpin

    Irish hurler.

  • A-1

    Canadian bodybuilder and wrestler.

  • Dré Bly

    American football player.

  • Tom Chambers

    English actor.

  • Vinnie Potestivo

    American casting director and producer.

  • Martin Trčka

    Czech sailor.

  • Ricky Williams

    Athlete.

  • Seán hAilpín

    Fijian-irish footballer and hurler.

  • Noa Tishby
  • Carinne Teyssandier
  • Daisuke Nakaharai
  • Fouzi El Brazi
  • Alessandro Roberto

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 7 days old,

or 2444 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17113 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1977?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1977.

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May 22, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1977:

  • Hampton Hawes

    Hampton Hawes was a renowned basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

  • Gijsbert van Hall

    Banker/mayor of amsterdam (1957-1967), dies aged 73.

  • Marius Monnikendam

    Dutch composer of choirs, dies at the age of 80.

  • Ethel Barrymore Colt
  • Adolf Wamper

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1977: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1977:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1977:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1977:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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:

  1. - Sir Duke
  2. - When I Need You
  3. - Couldn't Get It Right
  4. - I'm Your Boogie Man
  5. - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

May 22, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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:

  1. - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
  2. - Free
  3. - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
  4. - Lucille

May 22, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1977 was Whodunit by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 22, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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:

  1. - Whodunit
  2. - Sir Duke
  3. - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
  4. - Hollywood
  5. - The Pride (Part I)

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May 22, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Duellists

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

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

Amar Akbar Anthony

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Manmohan Desai

Starring: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh

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

May 22, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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

Hollywood High

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Patrick Wright

Rock Follies of '77

Rock Follies of '77

Release year: 1977

Ein Mann kam im August

Ein Mann kam im August

Release year: 1977

Lucan

Lucan

Release year: 1977

Country: United States of America

May 22, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Save Your Own Life by Erica Jong

How To Save Your Own Life

By:

Erica Jong, like Isadora Wing her fictional doppelganger, was rich and famous, beautiful and brainy, and she enjoyed high-quality erotica in 1977, when this book was published for the first time.

A Book Of Common Prayer by Joan Didion

A Book Of Common Prayer

By:

Joan Didion writes with the telegraphic speed and microscopic sensitivity that make her one of our most respected journalists. She creates a sparkling novel of innocence, evil and wit.

Haywire by Brooke Hayward

Haywire

By:

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.

Majesty by Robert Lacey

Majesty

By:

This is a detailed, readable biography about the first Queen of England to reign since Victoria. It's a favourite child of a proud country and a strong, intelligent monarch who has shown great political skill in times of crisis.

The David Kopay Story by David Kopay and Perry Deane Young

The David Kopay Story

By:

David Kopay, twenty-three years after publishing the story, is still the only NFL player to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. From psychotherapy to Hypnosis to heartbreaking family conflicts to finally surprising acceptance

May 22, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Wars

Space Wars

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Triple Hunt

Triple Hunt

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Atari

Baseball

Baseball

Platform: RCA Studio II

Genre: Sport

Publisher: RCA

Air-Sea Battle

Air-Sea Battle

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Circus

Circus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Exidy

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1977?

On May 22, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1977?

On May 22, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1977?

On May 22, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 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.

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Sunday May 22, 1977