What happened on Sunday May 01, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1977:

• Taksim Square Massacre Details A violent incident during Labour Day celebrations in Istanbul where 34 people were killed and hundreds injured. The event involved gunfighting among 150,000 marchers, followed by a two-hour riot that wounded an additional 200 people.
• Anti-Nuclear Power Plant Protest The Clamshell Alliance organized a significant protest at the Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, resulting in the arrest of 1,414 anti-nuclear activists.
• Women's Marathon World Record Chantal Langlace sets a remarkable female world record in marathon running, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 15.4 seconds.
• LPGA Golf Championship Win Debbie Austin secures victory in the LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.
• Death of Albert Plécy Albert Plécy, a notable French photojournalist, tragically died by suicide, shooting himself.
• Empress Lilly Dedication Empress Lilly, a significant location or vessel, was officially dedicated on this date.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1977

Newspapers from May. 01, 1977

May 01, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 121st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1977 can also be written as 5/1/1977 in the US and as 1/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 1977:

• Giusto Senes

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1977 was Southern Nights by Glen Campbell, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
2. Eagles - Hotel California
3. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
4. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
5. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 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 April 25th and May 1st.

1. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
4. Van McCoy - The Shuffle
5. Kenny Rogers - Lucille

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
2. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
3. KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
4. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
5. The Spinners - You're Throwing A Good Love Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1977 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 05:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1977

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Someone born on May 01, 1977 is:

48 years and 13 days old,

or 576 months and 13 days old,

or 2506 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17545 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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

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

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