What happened on Wednesday January 12, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1977:

• Anti-French Demonstrations in Israel over Abu Daoud Release Significant anti-French protests erupted in Israel following the release of Abu Daoud by French authorities. Abu Daoud was a key figure responsible for planning the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, where Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes during the Olympic Games. The demonstrations reflected deep Israeli anger over the perceived lack of justice and diplomatic support in addressing terrorism.
• Ipi Tombi Musical Opens in New York City The South African musical 'Ipi Tombi' premiered at the Harkness Theater in New York City, running for 39 performances. The production was notable for its vibrant portrayal of African dance and music during the apartheid era, offering American audiences a glimpse into South African cultural expression.

Events in 1977

January 12, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1977

January 12, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1977 can also be written as 1/12/1977 in the US and as 12/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1977:

• Piolo Pascual

  Prominent Filipino entertainment personality known for his versatile career in film, television, music, and modeling, widely recognized in...

• Cade McNown

  Former NFL quarterback who played for UCLA and was drafted in the first round, known for his college football achievements and professional...

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1977:

• Henri-Georges Clouzot

  Henri-Georges Clouzot was a renowned French film director and screenwriter, known for his distinctive style in psychological thrillers and...

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1977 was You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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

January 12, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

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 12, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
3. Brick - Dazz
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite
5. Deniece Williams - Free

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 12, 1977! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

January 12, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1977 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:41 pm and setting at 11:48 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1977

Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1977

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on January 12, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 11 days old,

or 2519 weeks

or 17633 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1977?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 12, 1977.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.