What happened on Friday March 18, 1977?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1977:

• The Clash Releases 'White Riot' The iconic punk rock band The Clash released their groundbreaking first single 'White Riot', a pivotal moment in the emergence of punk music that would significantly influence the rock music landscape of the late 1970s.
• Assassination of Marien Ngouabi Marien Ngouabi, the President of the Republic of the Congo since 1969, was tragically assassinated in his office in Brazzaville. This significant political event marked a turning point in Congolese political history, disrupting the leadership of the country during a tumultuous period.
• US Travel Restrictions to Communist Countries The United States government implemented strict travel restrictions for its citizens, prohibiting travel to Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea, and Cambodia. This action reflected the ongoing Cold War tensions and geopolitical complexities of the era.
• Significant Earthquake in Philippine Islands A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Manila, potentially causing significant geological disruption and potential damage to the region.
• Birth of Willy Sagnol Willy Sagnol, who would later become a notable French international footballer, was born on this date. He would go on to have a distinguished career in professional soccer.

Events in 1977

March 18, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1977

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1977

March 18, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 77th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1977 can also be written as 3/18/1977 in the US and as 18/3/1977 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1977 in March 1977 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1977:

• Zdeno Chára

  Prominent Slovak ice hockey player known for his exceptional height and defensive skills.

• Willy Sagnol

  French football defender who played for the national team in the 2006 World Cup and Bayern Munich.

• Tamar Braxton

  R&B singer, television personality, and member of the famous Braxton family, known for her music and reality TV appearances.

• Danny Murphy
• Fernando Rodney
• Arkadij Babčenko

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1977:

• Marien Ngouabi

  Congolese political leader who served as President of the Republic of the Congo from 1969 to 1977, playing a significant role in the...

• Aldo Bertini

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on March 18th

March 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1977 was Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
2. Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rich Girl
4. Bob Seger - Night Moves
5. ABBA - Dancing Queen

March 18, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1977 was Chanson D'Amour by The Manhattan Transfer, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. The Manhattan Transfer - Chanson D'Amour
2. Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
3. Heatwave - Boogie Nights
4. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
5. David Bowie - Sound And Vision

March 18, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1977 was I've Got Love On My Mind by Natalie Cole, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
2. William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two
3. Facts Of Life - Sometimes
4. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
5. Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 18, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1977 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 March 18, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:13 am and setting at 06:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1977.

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Someone born on March 18, 1977 is:

48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 26 days old,

or 2512 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17589 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1977?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 18, 1977.

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