What happened on Thursday June 16, 1977?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1977:

• Death of Wernher von Braun Pioneering rocket engineer Wernher von Braun passes away in Alexandria, Virginia at age 65. A key figure in rocket technology development, he played crucial roles in both Nazi Germany's rocket program and the U.S. space exploration efforts.
• Supreme Court Medicaid Abortion Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court issues a landmark decision stating that states are not legally obligated to use Medicaid funds for elective abortions, with significant implications for reproductive healthcare policy.
• Leonid Brezhnev Becomes USSR President Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev is officially named president of the USSR, consolidating his political power during the Cold War era.
• Oracle Corporation Founded Larry Ellison, Bob Miner, and Ed Oates incorporate Software Development Laboratories (SDL) in Redwood Shores, California, which would later become the global technology giant Oracle Corporation.
• Beatlemania Broadway Show Premiere The popular musical tribute show 'Beatlemania' opens on Broadway, celebrating the music and cultural impact of The Beatles through a live stage performance.
• Fianna Fáil Wins Irish Elections The Fianna Fáil political party secures victory in the Irish national elections, marking a significant moment in Ireland's political landscape.
• Anglia Television's Conspiracy Documentary Anglia Television broadcasts 'Alternative 3', a controversial fake documentary that would become a notable entry in conspiracy theory literature, blurring lines between fiction and perceived reality.
• Ron Guidry's Baseball Performance New York Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry achieves a remarkable complete game shutout, defeating the Kansas City Royals 7-0, showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1977

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1977

June 16, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 167th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1977 can also be written as 6/16/1977 in the US and as 16/6/1977 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1977 in June 1977 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1977:

• Kirby Heyborne

  Kirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his comedic roles in independent films and Mormon-themed cinema.

• Kerry Wood

  Kerry Wood was a dominant MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, famous for his record-breaking 20-strikeout game as a rookie.

• Simone Legno

  Simone Legno is an Italian graphic designer and artist, best known for creating the popular tokidoki brand.

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1977:

• Wernher von Braun

  Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

• Hans Dahl

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1977 was Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
2. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
3. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
4. Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time
5. Kenny Rogers - Lucille

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1977 was Lucille by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lucille
2. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
3. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go
4. Barbra Streisand - A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
5. The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1977 was Break It To Me Gently by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Break It To Me Gently
2. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
3. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
4. Commodores - Easy
5. Teddy Pendergrass - I Don't Love You Anymore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1977

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Someone born on June 16, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 7 days old,

or 2501 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17508 days old,

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

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

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

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