What happened on Thursday July 21, 1977?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1977:

• Libyan-Egyptian War Erupts The Libyan-Egyptian War began on July 21, 1977, marking a significant conflict between two North African nations. Libya initiated the conflict by launching strikes against Egyptian cities, escalating tensions in the region. The brief but intense war lasted approximately two days, concluding with a ceasefire on July 24, 1977.
• Sri Lanka Political Shift In a significant political development, Sri Lankan Premier Bandaranaike lost the election, signaling a potential change in the country's political landscape and governance.
• Turkey Forms New Coalition Government Süleyman Demirel of the AP (Justice Party) formed Turkey's 41st government, establishing a three-party coalition known as the 'Second National Front', demonstrating the complex political dynamics of the time.

Events in 1977

July 21, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1977

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1977

July 21, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1977 can also be written as 7/21/1977 in the US and as 21/7/1977 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1977 in July 1977 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1977:

• Tim Ferriss

  Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and podcaster known for his books on productivity, self-improvement, and lifestyle design like 'The 4-Hour...

• Sarah Biasini

  French actress and comedian, daughter of renowned actress Romy Schneider, trained at the prestigious Actor's Studio in Los Angeles.

• Paul Casey

  Professional English golfer known for his successful career on the European and PGA Tours, representing Europe in international...

• David Dastmalchian

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1977:

• Lee Miller

  Lee Miller was a pioneering American photographer and model who documented World War II as a war correspondent for Vogue magazine.

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1977 was Looks Like We Made It by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Barry Manilow - Looks Like We Made It
2. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
3. Shaun Cassidy - Da Doo Ron Ron
4. Peter Frampton - I'm In You
5. Barbra Streisand - My Heart Belongs To Me

July 21, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1977 was So You Win Again by Hot Chocolate, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Hot Chocolate - So You Win Again
2. Emerson Lake & Palmer - Fanfare For The Common Man
3. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
4. Boney M - Ma Baker
5. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go

July 21, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
2. Slave - Slide
3. Enchantment - Sunshine
4. The Isley Brothers - Livin' In The Life
5. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:06 am and setting at 11:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1977

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Someone born on July 21, 1977 is:

47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 23 days old,

or 2494 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17464 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1977?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1977.

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