What happened on Wednesday July 06, 1977?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1977:

• Military Coup in Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq led a military coup d'état, overthrowing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan's first democratically elected Prime Minister. This event marked a significant turning point in Pakistan's political history, leading to years of military rule and profound changes in the country's governance structure.
• Idi Amin's Restrictions on British Residents Uganda's dictator Idi Amin maintained restrictions on British residents, preventing the remaining 240 British citizens from leaving the country. This action was part of Amin's broader policy of expelling foreigners and demonstrated his authoritarian approach to governance.
• Chinese Military Aircraft Defection Fan Yuanye, a pilot in China's People's Liberation Army Air Force, defected by flying a Shenyang J-6 fighter to Taiwan, becoming the first person to deliver this advanced Communist Chinese aircraft to the West. This event had significant intelligence and geopolitical implications during the Cold War era.
• Execution of Egyptian Minister Muhammad Husayn al-Dhahabi, former Egyptian Minister of Religious Endowments, was executed by the terrorist group Takfir wal-Hijra two days after being kidnapped. This event underscored the volatile political and religious tensions in Egypt during this period.
• Devastating Flood in Yan'an A catastrophic flood along the Yan River in Shaanxi province, China, resulted in the tragic loss of 134 lives in the city of Yan'an. This natural disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and the potential human cost of such environmental challenges.
• Albania Criticizes China Under the leadership of Communist Party Chief Enver Hoxha, Albania publicly criticized the People's Republic of China, its former ally, as China sought to improve diplomatic relations with the United States. This highlighted the complex and shifting alliances of the Cold War period.
• End of Railway Mail Service The final Railway Mail Service mail train in the United States completed its historic run, concluding nearly 113 years of service. This marked the end of an era in postal transportation and signaled the transition to more modern mail delivery methods.
• Hells Angels Gang Conflict The San Diego chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club unanimously voted to declare war on the rival Mongols Motorcycle Club over territorial disputes in Southern California. This event exemplified the ongoing tensions and violent rivalries within outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Events in 1977

July 06, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1977

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1977

July 06, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 187th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1977 can also be written as 7/6/1977 in the US and as 6/7/1977 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1977 in July 1977 calendar

Famous people born on July 06, 1977:

• Audrey Fleurot

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• Franck Georgel

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on July 6th

Famous people died on July 06, 1977:

• Sergej Nikiforovič Kruglov
• Francesco Bertoglio

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on July 6th

July 06, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1977 was Undercover Angel by Alan O'Day, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
2. Shaun Cassidy - Da Doo Ron Ron
3. Barry Manilow - Looks Like We Made It
4. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
5. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything

July 06, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1977 was So You Win Again by Hot Chocolate, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Hot Chocolate - So You Win Again
2. Emerson Lake & Palmer - Fanfare For The Common Man
3. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
4. Boney M - Ma Baker
5. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go

July 06, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
2. Commodores - Easy
3. Slave - Slide
4. Enchantment - Sunshine
5. Johnny Guitar Watson - A Real Mother For Ya

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 06, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 July 06, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1977.

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Someone born on July 06, 1977 is:

47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 8 days old,

or 2497 weeks

or 17479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1977?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 06, 1977.

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