Saturday December 17, 1977: on this day

December 17, 1977 was the 351st day of the year 1977, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1977, who was born and died on December 17, 1977, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1977, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone), movies (e.g. Casotto, directed by Sergio Citti), TV series (e.g. The Newcomers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1977?


December 17, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1977 can also be written as 12/17/1977 in the US and as 17/12/1977 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1977 in December 1977 calendar

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December 17, 1977: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1977:

  • Elvis costello and the attractions 1st us tv appearance
  • Bobby simpson scores 176 australia versus india at the waca, aged 41.

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December 17, 1977: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 14 - 31
  • Los Angeles Rams - Washington Redskins : 14 - 17
  • Minnesota Vikings - Detroit Lions : 30 - 21
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December 17, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 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 December 17th, 1977 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 17, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:03 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1977.

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Who was born on December 17, 1977?


Famous people born on December 17, 1977:

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Oxana Fedorova

    Russian singer and model miss universe 2002.

  • Arnaud Clément

    French tennis player, who became professional in 1996.

  • Rene Redzepi

    Co-owner and head chef of Noma, a renowned restaurant in Copenhagen.

  • Samuel Påhlsson

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Maria Brink

    Metal singer.

  • Oxana Fedorova (?????? ????????)

    Miss universe 2002.

  • Sonia Mabrouk
  • Joe Smith
  • Nicolás Bremec
  • Ilisaine Karen David
  • Ramiro Figueiras Amarelle
  • Liédson
  • Giorgio Montanini

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

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December 17, 1977: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 11 days old,

or 2414 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16903 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1977?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1977?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1977.

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December 17, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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December 17, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Light Up My Life
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Blue Bayou
  4. - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
  5. - It's So Easy

December 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1977 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 1977: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Floral Dance
  3. - I Will
  4. - We Are The Champions

December 17, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1977 was Serpentine Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 1977: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1977 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Serpentine Fire
  2. - You Can't Turn Me Off (in The Middle Of Turning Me
  3. - Ffun
  4. - Reach For It
  5. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

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December 17, 1977: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1977 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Choirboys

The Choirboys

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Charles Durning, Louis Gossett Jr., Perry King, Clyde Kusatsu

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

Summer City

Summer City

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Christopher Fraser

Starring: John Jarratt, Phillip Avalon, Steve Bisley, Mel Gibson

December 17, 1977: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

Süsü, a sárkány kalandjai

Süsü, a sárkány kalandjai

Release year: 1977

Starring: Gyula Bodrogi, Henrik Kemény, Imre Pehartz, István Sztankay

Country: Hungary

December 17, 1977: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1977 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

The Book Of Merlyn

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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.

The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

By:

ENTER THE SORCERESS

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"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 …

The Dragons Of Eden by Carl Sagan

The Dragons Of Eden

By:

Dr. Carl Sagan leads us on an amazing reading adventure. He shares his fascinating and startling insights into the brains of man and beast, how intelligence evolved, and the functions of the human brain.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

December 17, 1977: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 1977 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Indy 500

Indy 500

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blackjack

Blackjack

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (gambling)

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Basic Math

Basic Math

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Educational (mathematics)

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 December 17, 1977?

On December 17, 1977 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1977?

On December 17, 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1977?

On December 17, 1977 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

Find out more about December 17th

history

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 December 1977?

December 1977 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Saturday December 17, 1977