What happened on Thursday June 02, 1977?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1977:

• New Jersey allows casino gambling in Atlantic City.
• New Jersey Legalizes Casino Gambling On June 2, 1977, New Jersey became the second state in the United States to legalize casino gambling when Governor Brendan Byrne signed the Casino Control Act into law. This landmark legislation transformed Atlantic City's economic landscape, paving the way for its future as a major gambling destination. The first casino, Resorts Casino Hotel, would officially open on May 26, 1978, marking a significant turning point for the city's tourism and entertainment industry.
• Operation Aztec: Rhodesian Military Incursion into Mozambique On June 2, 1977, Operation Aztec, a five-day military invasion by Rhodesian forces into Mozambique, concluded. The operation aimed to disrupt and neutralize guerrilla activities by the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) and the Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (FRELIMO). The Rhodesian military successfully destroyed a section of the Limpopo railway used by guerrillas and reported killing at least 60 combatants, highlighting the complex regional conflicts during the late 1970s in southern Africa.
• Allied Banking Corporation Launches First Branch in Philippines On June 2, 1977, Allied Banking Corporation opened its first branch in the Philippines, marking the beginning of what would become one of the nation's largest banking institutions. This event signified the continued growth and modernization of the Philippine banking sector during the late 1970s, contributing to the country's economic development.

Events in 1977

June 02, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1977

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1977

June 02, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1977 can also be written as 6/2/1977 in the US and as 2/6/1977 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1977 in June 1977 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1977:

• Zachary Quinto

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• AJ Styles

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• Sarah Wayne Callies

  American actress famous for her roles in TV series The Walking Dead and Prison Break.

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1977:

• Stephen Boyd

  Irish-born actor known for his iconic roles in epic films like 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Fall of the Roman Empire'.

• Forrest Lewis

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
3. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
4. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
5. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)

June 02, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1977 was Lucille by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lucille
2. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
3. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go
4. Barbra Streisand - A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
5. The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen

June 02, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
2. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
4. Tavares - Whodunit
5. Aretha Franklin - Break It To Me Gently

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 June 02, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 07:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1977

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Someone born on June 02, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 21 days old,

or 2503 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17522 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 02, 1977.

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