What happened on Tuesday January 04, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1977:

• Tip O'Neill Elected Speaker of the House U.S. Congressman Thomas P. 'Tip' O'Neill of Massachusetts was formally elected Speaker of the House in a decisive 291 to 142 vote along party lines, marking a significant moment in Congressional leadership.
• Aceh Independence Proclamation Hasan Muhammad di Tiro, founder of the Free Aceh Movement in Indonesia, proclaimed the independence of Aceh Province, establishing the Acehnese Republic and challenging Indonesian territorial integrity.
• Mary Shane Becomes First Woman TV Play-by-Play Announcer in Baseball Mary Shane made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a television play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox, breaking a significant gender barrier in sports broadcasting.
• Soviet Union Announces Consumer Goods Price Adjustments The Soviet government implemented a complex pricing strategy, reducing prices by up to 25% for consumer goods like knitwear, underwear, and refrigerators, while simultaneously increasing prices for luxury items and public transportation.
• First Edition of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Published The inaugural issue of Asimov's Science Fiction magazine was released, marking a significant milestone in science fiction publishing and providing a platform for innovative speculative literature.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1977

January 04, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1977 can also be written as 1/4/1977 in the US and as 4/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1977:

• Vhong Navarro

  Vhong Navarro is a prominent Filipino entertainer known for his versatile talents in dancing, acting, and comedy, with significant...

• Olivier Theyskens

  Olivier Theyskens is a renowned Belgian fashion designer who has worked with prestigious fashion houses like Rochas and Nina Ricci, gaining...

• David Millar

  David Millar is a Maltese-Scottish professional cyclist and coach with notable achievements in competitive cycling.

• Sarah Mlynowski

  Sarah Mlynowski is a Canadian-American author celebrated for her engaging children's and young adult literature, particularly the popular...

• Jonathan Cochet

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1977:

• Achille Campanile

  Italian playwright, journalist, and television critic, known for his absurd humour, word play, and playwright status.

• Margherita di Svezia
• Giorgio Alessandro Conighi
• Edvard Huupponen
• Sigfrid Lindberg

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1977 was You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
2. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
3. Rod Stewart - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
4. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
5. Rose Royce - Car Wash

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
2. Johnny Mathis - When A Child Is Born
3. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
4. Showaddywaddy - Under The Moon Of Love
5. Barry Biggs - Sideshow

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1977 was Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
2. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
3. Brick - Dazz
4. The Sylvers - Hot Line
5. Rose Royce - Car Wash

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:21 pm and setting at 07:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on January 04, 1977

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Someone born on January 04, 1977 is:

48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months and 10 days old,

or 2523 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17662 days old,

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

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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

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

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