What happened on Saturday April 23, 1977?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1977:

• Ethiopian Student Massacre Military forces kill between 300-500 students in Addis Ababa during a period of political unrest in Ethiopia. This tragic event was part of the broader political repression during the military Derg regime's rule.
• John Cena Birth John Cena, a prominent American professional wrestler and rapper, was born on this date. He would later become a global entertainment icon known for his wrestling career in WWE and acting roles in Hollywood.
• Boxing Championship Battle A notable bantamweight boxing match occurs between World Boxing Council champion Carlos Zarate and challenger Alfonso Zayas, highlighting the competitive boxing scene of the era.
• Remarkable Chess Performance Czech chess grandmaster Vlastimil Hort achieves an extraordinary feat by playing 201 simultaneous chess games, losing only 10 matches, demonstrating exceptional mental skill and strategic prowess.
• ADO The Hague Soccer Team Formation ADO The Hague, a professional soccer team based in The Hague, Netherlands, is officially formed, marking a significant moment in the club's sporting history.
• Yo-Yo World Record Attempt Dr. Allen Bussey sets an impressive record by completing 20,302 consecutive yo-yo loops, showcasing remarkable dexterity and concentration.

Events in 1977

April 23, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1977

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1977

April 23, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1977 can also be written as 4/23/1977 in the US and as 23/4/1977 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1977 in April 1977 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1977:

• John Cena

  John Cena is a multi-talented American professional wrestler, rapper, and actor who has been WWE's franchise player since 2005.

• Kal Penn

  Kal Penn is an accomplished Indian-American actor best known for his comedic roles in the Harold & Kumar film series and his dramatic...

• John Oliver (comedian)

  John Oliver is a renowned British comedian and political commentator, most famous for hosting the critically acclaimed HBO show Last Week...

• Andruw Jones

  Andruw Jones was a talented Major League Baseball outfielder who played primarily for the Atlanta Braves, joining the team in August 1996...

• John Oliver

  English comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter.

• Lee Young-pyo

  South korean international footballer.

• Bram Schmitz

  Dutch cyclist.

• David Kidwell

  New zealand rugby league player and coach.

• Arash (entertainer)
• Daniel McBreen
• Lesli Myrthil
• Tamara Schädler
• Donatas Slanina
• Damiano Zenoni
• Cristian Zenoni

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1977:

• Denis Compton
• Ramiro Cortés

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1977 was Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
2. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
3. Eagles - Hotel California
4. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
5. 10cc - The Things We Do For Love

April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
2. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
3. Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
4. Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
5. Showaddywaddy - When

April 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1977 was The Pride (Part I) by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)
2. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
3. Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
5. The Spinners - You're Throwing A Good Love Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1977 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 11:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1977 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1977

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Someone born on April 23, 1977 is:

48 years and 10 days old,

or 576 months and 10 days old,

or 2506 weeks

or 17542 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1977?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 23, 1977.

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