What happened on Friday February 11, 1977?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1977:

• Tragic Helicopter Crash Kills Queen Alia of Jordan Queen Alia of Jordan, the 28-year-old wife of King Hussein, was killed in a devastating helicopter crash. The accident also claimed the lives of the Health Minister Mohammed al-Beshir, the pilot, and a Jordanian Air Force medic, shocking the Jordanian nation.
• Hua Guofeng's Conservative Communist Party Policy Hua Guofeng, who succeeded Mao Zedong as Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, announced a conservative policy known as the 'Two Whatevers' through an editorial in the *People's Daily*. This policy emphasized continued adherence to Mao's principles and decisions.
• Execution of Ethiopian Leader Tafari Benti Lieutenant General Tafari Benti, Ethiopia's nominal head of state, was executed during a violent internal conflict. Along with six other Derg members, he was killed in a gun battle between rival political factions in Addis Ababa, marking a turbulent period in Ethiopian political history.
• Death of Indian President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, the 5th President of India, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on February 11, 1977. His sudden death created a significant political transition moment in India's post-independence governance.
• Larry Flynt's Obscenity Conviction Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher of *Hustler* magazine, was imprisoned on obscenity charges. However, he was later released on appeal, marking a significant moment in discussions about free speech and First Amendment rights in the United States.
• Record-Breaking Lobster Caught in Nova Scotia A massive 20.2-kilogram (44.5-pound) lobster was caught off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, setting a world record for the heaviest known crustacean. This extraordinary specimen highlights the remarkable size potential of marine life in the North Atlantic waters.

Events in 1977

February 11, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1977

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1977

February 11, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1977 can also be written as 2/11/1977 in the US and as 11/2/1977 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1977 in February 1977 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1977:

• Mike Shinoda

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Famous people died on February 11, 1977:

• Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 5th President of India from 1974 to 1977, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Louis Beel

  Louis Beel was a prominent Dutch politician and academic who served twice as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, playing a significant role...

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Famous people who died on February 11th

February 11, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
2. Eagles - New Kid In Town
3. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light
4. Rose Royce - Car Wash
5. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)

February 11, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

February 11, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
3. Deniece Williams - Free
4. The Dramatics - Be My Girl
5. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1977 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 12:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 1977

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Someone born on February 11, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 12 days old,

or 2514 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17603 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1977?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 11, 1977.

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