What happened on Sunday January 23, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1977:

• Roots Mini-Series Premieres on ABC The groundbreaking television mini-series 'Roots', based on Alex Haley's novel about the African American experience of slavery, debuts on ABC. This landmark television event would go on to captivate millions of viewers and become a pivotal moment in American television history, sparking national conversations about race and heritage.
• Lucona Freighter Bombing Tragedy A horrific act of sabotage occurs when a time bomb planted by order of Austrian businessman Udo Proksch kills six crew members aboard the Austrian freighter Lucona. This criminal act would later become a significant criminal investigation and legal case in Austria.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1977

January 23, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1977 can also be written as 1/23/1977 in the US and as 23/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people died on January 23, 1977:

• Mario Giorgini

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 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 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 10:43 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 23, 1977

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Someone born on January 23, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months

or 2517 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17622 days old,

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

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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

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

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