What happened on Monday September 12, 1977?

About September 12th, 1977, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: September 12th, 1977 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: Way Down by Elvis Presley
  • Popular movie: The Sentinel directed by Clark Johnson

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September 12, 1977: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was September 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.

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Who was born on September 12, 1977?


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

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September 12, 1977: What famous people died on that day?


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

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September 12, 1977: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 12, 1977 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything youtube
  2. - Float On youtube
  3. - Best Of My Love youtube
  4. - Handy Man youtube
  5. - Don't Stop youtube

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. - Way Down youtube
  2. - Magic Fly youtube
  3. - Silver Lady youtube
  4. - Oxygene Part IV youtube
  5. - Float On youtube

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. - Float On youtube
  2. - The Greatest Love Of All
  3. - Keep It Comin' Love
  4. - Let's Clean Up The Ghetto
  5. - Boogie Nights youtube
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September 12, 1977: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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September 12, 1977: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on September 12, 1977?


Someone born on September 12, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 22 days old,

or 2485 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17401 days old,

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

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