What happened on Thursday May 12, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1977:

• Anglo-American Diplomatic Mission to Southern Africa Britain announced a joint American-British diplomatic initiative on May 12, 1977, involving a 'consultative group' of diplomats planning to visit southern Africa. The primary objective was to seek a resolution to the ongoing Rhodesian dispute, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of the era.
• ASEAN Submarine Cable Network Agreement On May 12, 1977, a landmark agreement was signed to develop a $378 million submarine cable network across the ASEAN region. Senior Minister of State for Communications, Mr. Ong Teng Cheong, oversaw the signing, which aimed to significantly improve regional and international communication infrastructure.
• Pink Floyd's First Quadraphonic Concert On May 12, 1977, Pink Floyd performed the first quadraphonic concert in London, England, pioneering a groundbreaking multi-channel sound experience that would influence future live music performances.
• Portugal and Israel Establish Diplomatic Relations On May 12, 1977, Portugal and Israel formally established diplomatic relations, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy during the post-colonial era.
• Iva Majoli Born Iva Majoli, a prominent tennis star from Yugoslavia, was born on May 12, 1977. She would go on to have a notable career in professional tennis.
• Graeme Dott Born Graeme Dott, a notable Scottish professional snooker player, was born on May 12, 1977. He would later become a significant figure in the world of professional snooker.
• 4th Daytime Emmy Awards The 4th Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony was held on May 12, 1977, celebrating excellence in daytime television programming.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1977

Newspapers from May. 12, 1977

May 12, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1977 can also be written as 5/12/1977 in the US and as 12/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1977:

• Maryam Mirzakhani

  Renowned Iranian mathematician and the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal in mathematics.

• Onur Saylak

  Turkish actor, filmmaker, and director known for his contributions to Turkish cinema.

• María José Besora

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
3. Eagles - Hotel California
4. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
5. Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 9th and May 15th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
2. Tavares - Whodunit
3. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
4. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 04:01 pm.

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 12, 1977

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Someone born on May 12, 1977 is:

48 years and 2 days old,

or 576 months and 2 days old,

or 2504 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17534 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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