What happened on Thursday January 27, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1977:

• Carter Pardons Vietnam War Draft Evaders President Jimmy Carter fulfills a campaign promise by issuing a presidential proclamation pardoning thousands of men who illegally avoided the military draft during the Vietnam War. This controversial action aims to heal national divisions and provide closure for those who opposed the conflict.
• Roots Mini-Series Premieres on ABC The groundbreaking television mini-series 'Roots', based on Alex Haley's novel about African American history and slavery, makes its debut on ABC. The series would become a landmark cultural event, drawing unprecedented viewership and sparking national conversations about race and American history.
• Dagmar Hagelin Abducted During Argentine Dirty War Dagmar Hagelin, a 17-year-old Swedish-Argentine citizen, was forcibly seized by Argentine security forces during the military dictatorship's 'Dirty War'. Her abduction represents one of many human rights violations committed during this dark period of Argentine history.

Events in 1977

January 27, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1977

January 27, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 27th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1977 can also be written as 1/27/1977 in the US and as 27/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1977:

• Lucia Mascino

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1977:

• Walter Baldwin
• Alessandro Zenatello

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1977 was Car Wash by Rose Royce, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Rose Royce - Car Wash
2. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
3. Brick - Dazz
4. Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
5. The Sylvers - Hot Line

January 27, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1977 was Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

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 27, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
3. Deniece Williams - Free
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Saturday Nite

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th 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 27, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1977 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 27, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 01:33 am.

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 27, 1977

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Someone born on January 27, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 27 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17618 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1977?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 27, 1977.

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