What happened on Monday January 17, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1977:

• Capital Punishment Resumes in the United States Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad in Utah, marking the end of a ten-year moratorium on capital punishment in the United States. This landmark event signaled a significant shift in the nation's approach to criminal justice and the death penalty.
• Legionnaires' Disease Bacterium Identified Scientists successfully identified the previously unknown bacterium responsible for the mysterious Legionnaires' disease, a crucial breakthrough in medical research and public health understanding.
• Granville Railway Disaster in Australia A catastrophic train crash near Sydney, Australia, resulted in 83 fatalities, making it the worst railway disaster in the country's history. The tragic accident highlighted critical safety concerns in the transportation sector.
• Plane Crash Kills Yugoslav Prime Minister Prime Minister Džemal Bijedić, his wife, and six others were killed in a plane crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina, creating a significant political disruption in Yugoslavia.
• President Ford Pardons Tokyo Rose U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, known during World War II as 'Tokyo Rose', a significant moment in addressing wartime propaganda and individual justice.
• Unprecedented Snowfall in Miami Snow fell in Miami, Florida, a rare meteorological event that has only occurred once in the city's history. This was the southernmost snowfall in the continental United States, with only Hawaii's mountain regions experiencing snow further south.
• NFL Pro Bowl The AFC defeated the NFC 24-14 in the NFL Pro Bowl at the Seattle Kingdome, with Mel Blount of the Pittsburgh Steelers named MVP.
• Zaire President's International Visit President Mobutu of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) visited Belgium, likely for diplomatic discussions or state business.
• Tommy Davis Ends Baseball Career The Kansas City Royals released Tommy Davis, concluding his remarkable 18-year professional baseball career that spanned ten different teams.

Events in 1977

January 17, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1977

January 17, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1977 can also be written as 1/17/1977 in the US and as 17/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1977:

• Leigh Whannell

  Australian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter who co-created the 'Saw' and 'Insidious' horror film franchises, significantly influencing...

• Luca Paolini

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1977:

• Gary Gilmore

  Gary Gilmore was a notorious American criminal known for his controversial execution in 1977, which restarted capital punishment in the...

• Dougal Haston

  A Scottish mountaineer and writer who served as Clint Eastwood's understudy in the film 'The Eiger Sanction' and authored an autobiography...

• Maria Antonietta Avanzo
• Rolf Schott

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. Rose Royce - Car Wash
3. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
4. Brick - Dazz
5. Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)

January 17, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

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 17, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
3. Deniece Williams - Free
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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January 17, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:11 am and setting at 04:22 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 17, 1977

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Someone born on January 17, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 6 days old,

or 2518 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17628 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1977?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1977.

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