What happened on Monday May 23, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1977:

• US Supreme Court Rejects Watergate Defendants' Appeals The US Supreme Court refused to hear appeals from key Watergate figures H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, and John Mitchell, effectively upholding their legal challenges related to the Watergate scandal.
• Moluccan Terrorist Hostage Crisis in the Netherlands Moluccan extremists conducted a dramatic hostage situation, taking 105 schoolchildren and 50 adults captive on a hijacked train in the Netherlands. The children were released on May 27, but the siege continued until June 11, creating significant national tension and media attention.
• Benin Adopts New Constitution The West African nation of Benin officially adopted its national constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development and governance framework.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1977

Newspapers from May. 23, 1977

May 23, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1977 can also be written as 5/23/1977 in the US and as 23/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1977:

• Ilia Kulik

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• Luca Attanasio
• Lisa Joy

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1977:

• Dragoljub Jovanović

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
3. KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
4. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
5. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
4. Kenny Rogers - Lucille

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
4. Tavares - Whodunit
5. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 12:18 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1977

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Someone born on May 23, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 10 days old,

or 2501 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17512 days old,

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

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

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

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