August 16, 1977, was a Tuesday. It was 47 years, 3 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 16, 1977:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1977:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Star Wars" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 17,264 days ago. Approximately 575 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 1977, in week 33. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 47 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 192 seasons of weather since this date.
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I remember exactly where I was, who I was with, and what I was doing when the news came across on 56 WFIL AM Radio that we had on.
Posted on Sep 7, 2021 16:19
My dad will never forget where he was on this day, as he had just finished his lifeguard duties at a city pool and was going to grab a bite to eat when he found out about Elvis passing away.
Posted on May 29, 2022 23:02
An older neighbor of mine was preparing dinner for their family when they heard the news on the radio of Elvis' passing, and it was a story that they would often bring up whenever Elvis-related news stories popped up in the news from time to time.
Posted on Apr 24, 2024 23:16
If you want bad timing, my parents were vacationing in Memphis when the news broke about the King's death. They had so much trouble getting around town because of the events that followed.
Posted on Sep 6, 2024 14:17
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Tuesday, August 16, 1977. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 1977 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.
In America, the song "I Just Want To Be Your Everything" by Andy Gibb is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Wars is at the top of the box office. James Callaghan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts. Because it's 1977, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of The Eagles, Donna Summer, Wings, Boney M, Baccara, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand and Debby Boone. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Marc Bolan, Charlie Chaplin, and Keith Moon would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "All in the Family", "Kojak", "What's Happening!!", and "Eight Is Enough". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tank", "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", and "Breakout". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Bagpuss", "Dynomutt, Dog Wonder", and "The New Adventures of Batman".
Popular toys at the moment include Etch A Sketch, Big Jim (action figure), Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle, and Cher dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1977.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 1977:
1977 saw the introduction of cars such as the Dodge Diplomat, the Toyota Chaser, the Lincoln Versailles, the Dodge Omni, the Volkswagen Derby, and the Ford Thunderbird (seventh generation).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1977:
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If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1977.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 16, 1983, instead.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on August 16, 1977.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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