What happened on Wednesday July 13, 1977?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1977:

• New York City Blackout of 1977 An electricity blackout affected most of New York City on July 13–14, 1977. The blackout was caused by a series of lightning strikes that damaged power lines and substations, leading to a widespread power outage. The event was marked by significant rioting, looting, and arson, resulting in 4 deaths, over 550 injuries, and 4,500 arrests. The economic crisis and social tensions in the city contributed to the chaos during the blackout.
• Ethiopian-Somali War Begins Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, initiating a significant regional conflict in the Horn of Africa that would have long-lasting geopolitical implications for both nations and the surrounding region.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1977

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1977

July 13, 1977 was a Wednesday and it was the 194th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1977 can also be written as 7/13/1977 in the US and as 13/7/1977 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1977 in July 1977 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1977:

• Steve Howey

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• Merwan Rim
• Kari Wahlgren
• Alejandro Monteverde
• Ashley Scott

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1977:

• Carl Gustav von Rosen

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1977 was Da Doo Ron Ron by Shaun Cassidy, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Shaun Cassidy - Da Doo Ron Ron
2. Barry Manilow - Looks Like We Made It
3. Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
4. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
5. Peter Frampton - I'm In You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1977 was So You Win Again by Hot Chocolate, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Hot Chocolate - So You Win Again
2. Emerson Lake & Palmer - Fanfare For The Common Man
3. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
4. Boney M - Ma Baker
5. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go

July 13, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1977 was Easy by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Commodores - Easy
2. Slave - Slide
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. Enchantment - Sunshine
5. The Isley Brothers - Livin' In The Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 1977

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Someone born on July 13, 1977 is:

47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 1 day old,

or 2496 weeks

or 17472 days old,

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

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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

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

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