What happened on Saturday January 15, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1977:

• Kälvesta Air Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred near Stockholm, Sweden, when Linjeflyg Flight 618 crashed into a residential area, resulting in the deaths of all 22 people on board. This incident remains the worst air crash in Swedish aviation history, highlighting the critical importance of air safety protocols and investigation.
• Coneheads SNL Debut The iconic comedy sketch 'Coneheads' made its first appearance on the popular late-night comedy show 'Saturday Night Live', introducing audiences to the memorable alien family characters portrayed by comedians Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman.
• Festac '77 Begins The Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (Festac '77) commenced in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating African artistic expression, cultural diversity, and pan-African unity through various artistic performances and exhibitions.
• Jane Blalock LPGA Tournament Win Professional golfer Jane Blalock secured victory in the Colgate Triple Crown Golf Tournament, demonstrating her skill and contributing to women's professional golf visibility during the late 1970s.

Events in 1977

January 15, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1977

January 15, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 15th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1977 can also be written as 1/15/1977 in the US and as 15/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1977:

• Giorgia Meloni

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1977:

• Giulio Alfredo Maccacaro
• Gustaf Mattsson
• Primo Savani

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 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 15, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 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 15, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 02:15 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 15, 1977

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Someone born on January 15, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 8 days old,

or 2518 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1977?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 15, 1977.

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