What happened on Thursday January 13, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1977:

• Aeroflot Flight 3843 Disaster On January 13, 1977, Aeroflot Flight 3843, a Tupolev Tu-104 twinjet, suffered a catastrophic engine failure when its left engine caught fire. The incident resulted in a complete loss of the aircraft and the tragic death of all 90 people on board, underscoring the significant aviation safety challenges of the mid-1970s.
• Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1045 Crash On January 13, 1977, a Japan Air Lines Douglas DC-8 cargo aircraft experienced a catastrophic runway accident during takeoff from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska. The crash resulted in the tragic loss of five crew members' lives, highlighting the inherent risks in aviation operations during that era.

Events in 1977

January 13, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1977

January 13, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 13th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1977 can also be written as 1/13/1977 in the US and as 13/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1977:

• Orlando Bloom

  British actor famous for iconic roles in 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film franchises, who became a global Hollywood...

• James Posey

  Professional basketball coach and player known for his career in the NBA.

• Agusti Pol
• (José Córdoba)
• Aurora Gil Castro
• Cayetano Rivera Ordóñez

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1977:

• Henri Langlois

  Legendary French film preservationist who was instrumental in saving countless films and founding the Cinémathèque Française, profoundly...

• Antonio Vila-Coro

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 13th

January 13, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 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 13, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 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 13, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 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 13th is Capricorn.

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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.

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January 13, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1977 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:49 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1977

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Someone born on January 13, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 10 days old,

or 2518 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1977?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 13, 1977.

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