What happened on Sunday March 20, 1977?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1977:

• Indira Gandhi Loses National Election In a significant political upset, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Congress Party lost control of the Lok Sabha, losing elections for 542 of the 544 parliamentary seats. This marked a major turning point in Indian democratic politics, signaling widespread public dissatisfaction with her leadership.
• Jacques Chirac Elected Mayor of Paris Jacques Chirac made history by becoming the first mayor of Paris in a century, winning the municipal election. This election represented a significant moment in French local political landscape, marking Chirac's rise in national politics.
• PGA Tournament Players Championship Mark Hayes won the PGA Tournament Players Championship at Sawgrass Country Club, defeating runner-up Mike McCullough by 2 strokes in a competitive golf tournament.

Events in 1977

March 20, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1977

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1977

March 20, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 79th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1977 can also be written as 3/20/1977 in the US and as 20/3/1977 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1977 in March 1977 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1977:

• Steve Gleason

  Former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints, known for his iconic blocked punt in the first game after Hurricane Katrina and his advocacy...

• Jorma Taccone

  American comedian, actor, and member of the comedy group The Lonely Island, known for his work in comedy films and Saturday Night Live...

• Frédéric Finot

  Professional French road cyclist who competed from 1999 to 2008, participating in multiple cycling competitions during his career.

• Kang Ji-hwan

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1977:

• Charles Lyttelton

  10th Viscount Cobham, prominent English cricketer and politician who served as the 9th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1957 to 1962,...

• Terukuni Manzō

  The 38th yokozuna in sumo wrestling, a prestigious rank representing the highest level of achievement in this traditional Japanese sport.

• Emilio Sereni
• Mario De Benedetti
• X visconte Cobham Charles Lyttelton

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 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 20, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 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 20, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1977 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:15 am and setting at 08:14 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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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1977

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Someone born on March 20, 1977 is:

48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 21 days old,

or 2512 weeks

or 17584 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1977?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 20, 1977.

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