What happened on Thursday October 13, 1977?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1977:

• Lufthansa Flight 181 Hijacking On October 13, 1977, four Palestinian terrorists from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) hijacked Lufthansa Flight 181, also known as the Landshut, after its departure from Palma de Mallorca. The hijackers demanded the release of 11 members of the Red Army Faction, creating an international crisis and highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions of the era.
• Atari 2600 Game System Launch On October 13, 1977, Atari released the Atari 2600 game console, a groundbreaking home video game system that would revolutionize the entertainment industry. This system popularized home gaming and introduced iconic games that would shape the future of interactive digital entertainment.
• Anita Bryant Pie Incident On October 13, 1977, four gay rights activists publicly humiliated anti-gay activist Anita Bryant by throwing a pie in her face during a press conference in Des Moines, Iowa. This dramatic protest became a symbolic moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, significantly damaging Bryant's political influence and drawing national attention to gay rights struggles.
• Bangladesh Military Mutiny On October 13, 1977, a significant military mutiny erupted in Bangladesh, initiated by Signal Corps officer Sheikh Abdul Latif. Approximately 700 soldiers and airmen from the Air Force and Signal Corps took over the Central Ordnance Depot in Dhaka. The mutiny was swiftly suppressed by 8:00 a.m., but its aftermath was severe: over 1,000 troops and airmen would be executed before the year's end, reflecting the political instability of post-independence Bangladesh.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1977

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1977

October 13, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1977 can also be written as 10/13/1977 in the US and as 13/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1977:

• Kiele Sanchez

  American actress known for roles in TV series like 'Lost' and films such as 'The Glades' and 'Mr.

• Bode Miller

  Legendary American alpine ski racer, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most successful ski racers in US history.

• Young Jeezy

  Prominent rapper from Atlanta, known for his influential trap music and successful hip-hop career.

• Paul Pierce

  NBA legend who spent most of his career with the Boston Celtics, winning an NBA championship in 2008 and named NBA Finals MVP.

• Antonio Di Natale

  Legendary Italian footballer who spent most of his career with Udinese, becoming the club's all-time top scorer.

• DJ Paul

  Rapper and record producer, member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, Grammy Award winner.

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1977:

• Otto Steinwachs
• Giovanni Trentarossi

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on October 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
2. KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
3. Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
4. Shaun Cassidy - That's Rock 'N' Roll
5. Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. David Soul - Silver Lady
2. La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
3. Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
4. Elvis Presley - Way Down
5. The Emotions - Best Of My Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
2. Brick - Dusic
3. Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
4. Rose Royce - Do Your Dance - Part 1
5. LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:50 am and setting at 07:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1977

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Someone born on October 13, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 1 day old,

or 2482 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17380 days old,

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

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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

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

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