What happened on Thursday April 07, 1977?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1977:

• Assassination of German Federal Prosecutor Siegfried Buback German Federal Prosecutor Siegfried Buback and his driver were assassinated by two members of the Red Army Faction (RAF) while stopped at a red light. This violent act was part of the escalating terrorist activities of the RAF during the 1970s, marking a significant moment in West German political terrorism.
• TRIS Chemical Ban by Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission took a significant public health step by banning the flame-retardant chemical TRIS, which was later discovered to have potential carcinogenic properties. This decision highlighted growing concerns about chemical safety in consumer products.
• Toronto Blue Jays' First Major League Game The Toronto Blue Jays made their historic debut in Major League Baseball, defeating the Chicago Cubs 9-5 in their inaugural game. This milestone marked the beginning of a new professional baseball franchise in Canada, expanding the sport's international presence.

Events in 1977

April 07, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1977

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1977

April 07, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 97th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1977 can also be written as 4/7/1977 in the US and as 7/4/1977 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1977 in April 1977 calendar

Famous people died on April 07, 1977:

• Siegfried Buback

  German lawyer and attorney general who was assassinated by the Red Army Faction (RAF) in 1977, a significant figure in post-war West German...

• Jim Thompson
• Sheina Marshall
• Karl Ritter

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 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 07, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 07, 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 07, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 07, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on April 07, 1977

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Someone born on April 07, 1977 is:

48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 7 days old,

or 2509 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1977?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 07, 1977.

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