What happened on Sunday January 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1977:

• Linjeflyg Flight 618 Tragic Crash in Stockholm A devastating aviation accident occurred when Linjeflyg Flight 618, a Vickers Viscount aircraft, crashed while approaching Stockholm. The plane, which had originated in Kristianstad and made a stop in Jönköping, experienced critical ice formation on its stabilizer. This led to a catastrophic vertical dive from 1,150 feet, ultimately plummeting into a parking lot in the Kälvesta neighborhood. All 22 passengers and crew on board perished in this tragic incident.
• Washington Capitals Penalty Shot Milestone In a notable NHL game, Washington Capitals player H. Monahan successfully scored on a second penalty shot against the New York Islanders, marking a unique moment in the team's early history.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1977

January 16, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1977 can also be written as 1/16/1977 in the US and as 16/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:16 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 16, 1977

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Someone born on January 16, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 28 days old,

or 2521 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17650 days old,

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

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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