What happened on Sunday May 08, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1977:

• Djibouti Votes for Independence from France In a landmark referendum, the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas overwhelmingly voted for independence, with 80,864 votes in favor and only 199 against. This vote would lead to the establishment of the Republic of Djibouti on June 27, 1977, marking the end of French colonial presence in northeast Africa.
• Son of Sam Killer Pleads Guilty David Berkowitz, infamous serial killer known as the 'Son of Sam', pleaded guilty to the 44-caliber shootings that terrorized New York City during the mid-1970s, bringing a significant criminal case to a close.
• Romanian Amnesty Decree Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu issued a significant amnesty decree, releasing over 28,500 incarcerated individuals, including 9,500 awaiting trial. Notable dissident Paul Goma was among those freed and would later be permitted to leave the country.
• Grateful Dead Record Legendary Live Album The Grateful Dead recorded their iconic live concert album 'Cornell 5/8/77' at Barton Hall, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. This recording, considered one of the band's most celebrated live performances, would not be officially released until 40 years later in 2017.
• Hollis Stacy Wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic Professional golfer Hollis Stacy secured victory at the LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the late 1970s.

Events in 1977

May 08, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1977

Newspapers from May. 08, 1977

May 08, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 128th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1977 can also be written as 5/8/1977 in the US and as 8/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1977:

• Joe Bonamassa

  Renowned blues rock guitarist and singer known for his exceptional guitar skills and contemporary blues revival.

• Pepe Sánchez

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 8th

May 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 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 08, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 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 08, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1977

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Someone born on May 08, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 27 days old,

or 2504 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17529 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1977?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 08, 1977.

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