What happened on Monday April 04, 1977?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1977:

• Siegfried Buback Assassination German Federal Prosecutor Siegfried Buback and his driver were assassinated by two Red Army Faction (RAF) members while stopped at a red light near his home in Karlsruhe. The 'Ulrike Meinhof Commando' claimed responsibility for this politically motivated murder, which was part of the violent terrorist activities of the RAF during the 'German Autumn'.
• Southern Airways Flight 242 Crash Southern Airways Flight 242 crashed in New Hope, Paulding County, Georgia, resulting in a tragic loss of 72 lives. The crash was a significant aviation disaster that highlighted the importance of aircraft safety and emergency procedures in the late 1970s.
• Grundy, Virginia Flood A catastrophic flood devastated Grundy, Virginia, causing approximately $15 million in damages to 228 residential and commercial structures. The event underscored the vulnerability of small towns to natural disasters and the long-term economic and social impacts of such events.
• Toronto Blue Jays First Game The Toronto Blue Jays played their inaugural Major League Baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, marking the beginning of a new era for professional baseball in Canada. This event was significant in expanding the MLB's international presence.
• Seattle Mariners First Game The Seattle Mariners played their first-ever Major League Baseball game against the California Angels, expanding the league's presence in the Pacific Northwest. This game represented the growth of professional baseball and the city's sporting identity.

Events in 1977

April 04, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1977

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1977

April 04, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 94th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1977 can also be written as 4/4/1977 in the US and as 4/4/1977 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1977 in April 1977 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1977:

• Stephan Bonnar

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1977:

• Andrey Dikiy

  Ukrainian-american journalist, historian, and politician (b. 1893).

• Andrea Gregar

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1977 was Dancing Queen by ABBA, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. ABBA - Dancing Queen
2. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
3. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rich Girl
5. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights

April 04, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
2. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
3. Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
4. Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
5. Showaddywaddy - When

April 04, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1977 was At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
2. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
3. Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)
4. Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
5. William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1977 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:18 pm and setting at 06:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 1977

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Someone born on April 04, 1977 is:

48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 19 days old,

or 2511 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1977?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1977.

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