Thursday, 21st July 1977 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 59 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 19°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 21st July in Paris, FR.
On 21st July 1977, Paris experienced drizzly weather as the city entered the zodiac sign of Cancer under a waning gibbous moon. The French capital, situated on the Seine in northern France, remains a major cultural and political centre renowned for its architectural heritage and influence on European affairs. The atmospheric conditions that day reflected the typical summer climate of the region, where intermittent rain is not uncommon during late July.
This date coincided with significant historical moments in different parts of the world. On this day in 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike was sworn in as prime minister of Ceylon, becoming the world's first democratically elected female head of government, a milestone in global political history. Earlier in 1977 itself, Libyan forces had carried out a raid at Sallum that sparked a four-day war with Egypt, demonstrating the volatile geopolitical tensions in North Africa during the period.
The historical record shows that 21st July has witnessed transformative events across centuries and continents. From political upheavals to diplomatic appointments, the date reflects humanity's complex journey through governance, conflict and social progress. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location, allowing users to explore the broader context of specific days in history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 21st July 1977
Currents move beneath calm surfaces—listen to what doesn't speak.
Fortune of the Day
21st July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on July 21st blend Cancer's emotional sensitivity with Neptunian dreams and imagination. They are introspective thinkers with keen intuition and artistic sensibilities. The Moon infuses them with emotional intelligence and deep attachment to home and family.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are empathy, creativity, and the ability to read others emotionally. Weaknesses emerge through excessive sentimentality or escapism. They may struggle between practical demands and spiritual yearnings.
Love In relationships, they are devoted and crave emotional depth and understanding. They value partners who respect their inner world and share creative aspirations. Loyalty and security matter far more than surface attraction.
Caree & Finance Creative professions—art, writing, counseling—appeal strongly to them. Financial stability matters, yet security outweighs wealth accumulation. They thrive in supportive environments where intuition is valued and nurtured.
Health Emotional stress often manifests physically; they're sensitive to atmospheres. Water-based activities, meditation, and creative expression help release tension. Consistent sleep and gentle movement support emotional equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Fire).
Fun Facts About 21st July
Name Days in Your Language: Alma, Erna, Ernest, Ernestina, Ernesto, Ernie, Wesley, West, Westin, Westley, Weston
Someone born on this day in 1977 would be 48 years old today — just 17,802 days into life, which is roughly 427,256 hours, 25,635,401 minutes, or 1,538,124,066 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 202. day of the year.
There are 163 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 29 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st July
- Jon Dorenbos, American football player (1980)
- Justin Griffith, American football player (1980)
- Sandra Laoura, French skier (1980)
- CC Sabathia, American baseball player (1980)
- Yvonne Sampson, Australian journalist and sportscaster (1980)
- Heath Scotland, Australian rules footballer (1980)
- David Carr, American football player (1979)
- Tamika Catchings, American basketball player (1979)
- Luis Ernesto Michel, Mexican footballer (1979)
- Andriy Voronin, Ukrainian footballer (1979)
Lives Remembered on 21st July
- Lee Miller, American model and photographer (born 1907) (1977)
- Ralph Craig, American sprinter and sailor (born 1889) (1972)
- Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Bhutanese king (born 1928) (1972)
- Mikhail Mikhaylovich Gerasimov, Russian anthropologist and sculptor (born 1907) (1970)
- Bob Kalsu, American football player and lieutenant (born 1945) (1970)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st July
- Christian feast day: Albert John Luthuli (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Arbogast
- Christian feast day: Barhadbesciabas
- Christian feast day: Carlos of Brazil (Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church)
- Christian feast day: Daniel (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Lawrence of Brindisi
- Christian feast day: Praxedes
- Christian feast day: Victor of Marseilles
- Christian feast day: July 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Liberation Day in 1944 (Guam)
- Belgian National Day (Belgium)
- Racial Harmony Day (Singapore)
- Summer Kazanskaya (Russia)
What Happened on 21st July?
- Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor, becomes the first Native American to have a star commemorated in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (1979)
- The start of the four-day-long Libyan–Egyptian War. (1977)
- Christopher Ewart-Biggs, the British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, is assassinated by the Provisional IRA. (1976)
- In Lillehammer, Norway, Mossad agents kill a waiter whom they mistakenly thought was involved in the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre. (1973)
- The Troubles: Bloody Friday: The Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in the space of 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring 130. (1972)
- After 11 years of construction, the Aswan High Dam in Egypt is completed. (1970)