What happened on Monday September 12, 1977?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1977:

• Death of Steve Biko in Police Custody Steve Biko, a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, died from severe injuries sustained during police interrogation and torture. His death became a pivotal moment in the struggle against apartheid, drawing international condemnation of the racist South African regime's brutal tactics and highlighting the human rights violations of the apartheid system.
• Battle of Jijiga in the Ogaden War The Somali National Army successfully captured Jijiga after a 12-day invasion, defeating the Ethiopian Army in a significant military engagement during the Ogaden War. This battle represented a major strategic victory for Somalia in their territorial dispute with Ethiopia.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1977

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1977

September 12, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 255th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1977 can also be written as 9/12/1977 in the US and as 12/9/1977 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1977 in September 1977 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1977:

• 2 Chainz

  2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps, is an American rapper known for hit songs like 'No Lie' and 'Birthday Song', who rose to prominence in the...

• James McCartney

  James McCartney is a British musician and the son of legendary Beatles member Paul McCartney, who has pursued his own musical career.

• Grant Denyer

  Grant Denyer is an Australian television host and personality known for his work in entertainment and game shows.

• Idan Raichel

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1977:

• Robert Lowell

  Robert Lowell was a highly influential American poet and a key figure in the confessional poetry movement.

• Steven Biko

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance against racial...

• Les Haylen

  Australian journalist and politician (b. 1898).

• Mario Silla

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
2. The Floaters - Float On
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. James Taylor - Handy Man
5. Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1977 was Way Down by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Way Down
2. Space - Magic Fly
3. David Soul - Silver Lady
4. Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene Part IV
5. The Floaters - Float On

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1977 was Float On by The Floaters, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. The Floaters - Float On
2. George Benson - The Greatest Love Of All
3. KC And The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
4. Philadelphia International All Stars - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:41 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1977

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Someone born on September 12, 1977 is:

47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 12 days old,

or 2488 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17421 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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