What happened on Saturday April 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1977:

• Home Computer Revolution Milestone At the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco, California, two groundbreaking personal computers were introduced: the Commodore PET 2001 and the Apple II. Both computers utilized the 6502 processor and 4 kB of RAM, targeting home computer users. The PET was an integrated system with a built-in monochrome display and cassette storage, while the Apple II featured a color TV display and external storage options. This event marked a significant moment in personal computing history, democratizing technology for everyday consumers.
• Spain's Democratic Transition Begins The Spanish government officially announced elections for all 350 seats of the Chamber of Deputies and all 207 Senate seats. This announcement was a crucial step in Spain's transition from Francisco Franco's authoritarian regime to a democratic parliamentary system, signaling the end of decades of dictatorship and the beginning of democratic representation.
• Alex Haley Discovers Ancestral Roots Author Alex Haley traced his ancestral origins to Juffure, a village in Gambia, a pivotal moment that inspired his groundbreaking novel 'Roots'. This personal journey of genealogical discovery highlighted the profound impact of tracing African American heritage and brought unprecedented attention to the history of slavery.

Events in 1977

April 16, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1977

April 16, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1977 can also be written as 4/16/1977 in the US and as 16/4/1977 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1977 in April 1977 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1977:

• Hayes MacArthur

  Hayes MacArthur is an American actor known for comedy roles in film and television, including appearances in 'Pushing Daisies' and 'Perfect...

• Alek Wek

  Alek Wek is a Sudanese-British model who revolutionized the fashion industry by challenging beauty standards and becoming an international...

• Freddie Ljungberg

  Freddie Ljungberg is a renowned Swedish footballer who played for Arsenal FC and the Swedish national team, known for his dynamic midfield...

• Florentijn Hofman

  Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch contemporary artist famous for creating large-scale public art installations, most notably the giant Rubber...

• Reed Morano

  Reed Morano is an acclaimed film director and cinematographer, known for directing episodes of 'The Handmaid's Tale' and the film...

• Abbi Glines

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1977:

• Michelangelo Galioto
• Mikuláš Jordán
• Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
2. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
3. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
4. Eagles - Hotel California
5. 10cc - The Things We Do For Love

April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
2. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
3. Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
4. Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
5. Showaddywaddy - When

April 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1977 was At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
2. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
3. Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)
4. Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 06:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Someone born on April 16, 1977 is:

48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 7 days old,

or 2509 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17569 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1977?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1977.

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