What happened on Monday August 01, 1977?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1977:

• First Oil Shipped from Trans-Alaska Pipeline The *Arco Juneau* tanker departed Valdez, carrying 800,000 barrels of oil, marking the inaugural shipment from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, a critical infrastructure project for U.S. energy production.
• Jiu Valley Miners' Strike in Romania The largest protest movement against Nicolae Ceaușescu's Communist regime began in the Jiu Valley, with 35,000 out of 90,000 coal miners walking off the job to protest poor working conditions and inadequate compensation, marking a significant moment of worker resistance.
• University of the District of Columbia Established The University of the District of Columbia was created through the merger of three historically black colleges: District of Columbia Teachers College, Federal City College, and Washington Technical Institute, representing a significant moment in educational consolidation and African American higher education.
• Frank H.T. Rhodes Becomes Cornell University President Frank H.T. Rhodes was elected as President of Cornell University, a prestigious position he would hold for an impressive 18-year tenure, significantly influencing the institution's academic direction and development.
• Turkish Government Wins Confidence Vote Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel's government secured a narrow vote of confidence in the Grand National Assembly, winning 229 to 219, demonstrating the fragile political balance in Turkey during this period.
• Marc Denis NHL Hockey Player Marc Denis, a professional NHL hockey player who specialized as a goaltender, was noted on this date.

Events in 1977

August 01, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1977

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1977

August 01, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 213th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1977 can also be written as 8/1/1977 in the US and as 1/8/1977 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1977 in August 1977 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1977:

• Damien Saez

  Prominent French pop singer and songwriter known for his poetic lyrics and alternative music style, with a multicultural background of...

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Famous people died on August 01, 1977:

• Francis Gary Powers

  American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down over Soviet Union during Cold War, causing a major international incident in 1960 that...

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August 01, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
2. Peter Frampton - I'm In You
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. Barbra Streisand - My Heart Belongs To Me
5. Peter McCann - Do You Wanna Make Love

August 01, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1977 was Angelo by Brotherhood Of Man, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
2. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
3. The Floaters - Float On
4. Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
5. Boney M - Ma Baker

August 01, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1977 was Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
2. The Floaters - Float On
3. Slave - Slide
4. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
5. Enchantment - Sunshine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1977

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Someone born on August 01, 1977 is:

47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 26 days old,

or 2499 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17497 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1977?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1977.

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