What happened on Tuesday May 03, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1977:

• Menachem Begin's Likud Party Wins Israeli Elections In a significant political shift, the Likud Party, led by Menachem Begin, secured victory in the national elections in Israel, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.
• Moluccan Terrorist Hostage Crisis in Netherlands Moluccan terrorists simultaneously seized a school in Bovensmilde and a passenger train, taking a total of 195 hostages. On June 11, Dutch Royal Marines conducted a storming operation, resulting in the deaths of six terrorists and two hostages.
• Breakthrough in Genetic Engineering: Insulin Production Scientists achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully using bacteria in a laboratory setting to produce insulin through gene splicing, a major advancement in biotechnology and medical research.
• Formation of Unión de Centro Democrático in Spain Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez established the Unión de Centro Democrático (UDC), a coalition of political parties in Spain, in preparation for the upcoming June 15 parliamentary elections, signaling a crucial period in Spain's transition to democracy.
• Fatal Police Shooting during Milan Demonstration During a far-left demonstration in Milan, Italy, a hooded individual shot and killed police officer Antonio Custra. The dramatic moment was captured in a photograph that gained international media attention, symbolizing the political tensions of the era.
• HMS Invincible Light Aircraft Carrier Launched Queen Elizabeth II officially launched the light aircraft carrier HMS Invincible at the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the Royal Navy's naval capabilities during the Cold War era.
• IAS Cargo Boeing 707 Crash in Lusaka A tragic aviation accident occurred when an IAS Cargo Boeing 707 aircraft crashed in Lusaka, Zambia, resulting in the loss of all six crew members on board.

Events in 1977

May 03, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 03, 1977

Newspapers from May. 03, 1977

May 03, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1977 can also be written as 5/3/1977 in the US and as 3/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1977:

• Maryam Mirzakhani

  Groundbreaking Iranian mathematician who became the first woman and first Iranian to win the prestigious Fields Medal, making significant...

• Hiro Mashima

  Renowned Japanese manga artist famous for creating popular manga series like Rave Master and Fairy Tail, which have gained international...

• Eric Church

  Prominent American country music singer-songwriter known for his rebellious style and hit albums like Chief, which earned him significant...

• Ryan Dempster

  Canadian professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red...

• Tyronn Lue

  Former NBA player who became a successful basketball coach, most notably leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA Championship and coaching...

• Black Sea plane crash

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 3rd

May 03, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1977 was Hotel California by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Eagles - Hotel California
2. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
3. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
4. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
5. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way

May 03, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 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 May 2nd and May 8th.

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. Kenny Rogers - Lucille
5. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

May 03, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
2. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
3. Tavares - Whodunit
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
5. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 03, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 03, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1977

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Someone born on May 03, 1977 is:

48 years and 20 days old,

or 576 months and 20 days old,

or 2507 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1977?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 03, 1977.

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