What happened on Monday June 27, 1977?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1977:

• Djibouti Gains Independence from France On June 27, 1977, Djibouti officially gained independence from France, marking the end of French colonial rule in the Horn of Africa. This historic moment transformed the territory from a French overseas territory (Territoire français des Afars et des Issas) into a sovereign nation.
• Supreme Court Allows Lawyer Advertising In a landmark 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that lawyers could advertise their services, fundamentally changing legal marketing practices and potentially increasing public access to legal information.
• NAACP Leadership Transition The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) selected Benjamin Hooks as its new president, succeeding Roy Wilkins. This leadership change represented a significant moment in the civil rights organization's ongoing efforts to promote racial equality.
• Tragic Tennessee Jail Fire A devastating fire in the Columbia, Tennessee jail resulted in the deaths of 42 prisoners and visitors, making it the worst fire of its kind in Tennessee's history. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in local detention facilities.
• Willie McCovey's Home Run Achievement Baseball legend Willie McCovey hit two home runs in a single inning, a rare and impressive feat that showcased his exceptional batting skills.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1977

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1977

June 27, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 178th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1977 can also be written as 6/27/1977 in the US and as 27/6/1977 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1977 in June 1977 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1977:

• Raul Gonzalez

  Legendary Spanish footballer who played as a striker for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, widely considered one of the greatest...

• Tite Kubo

  Japanese manga artist renowned for creating the globally popular manga and anime series Bleach, which significantly influenced the shonen...

• Raúl González Blanco
• Nicole Mann

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1977:

• Arthur Perdue

  American businessman (b. 1885).

• Josephine Brandell

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on June 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1977 was Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky) by Bill Conti, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)
2. Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
3. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
4. Shaun Cassidy - Da Doo Ron Ron
5. Barry Manilow - Looks Like We Made It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1977 was So You Win Again by Hot Chocolate, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1977 was Best Of My Love by The Emotions, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
2. Commodores - Easy
3. Slave - Slide
4. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
5. Johnny Guitar Watson - A Real Mother For Ya

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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

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June 27, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1977 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 03:09 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 1977

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Someone born on June 27, 1977 is:

47 years 10 months old,

or 574 months and 17 days old,

or 2498 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17488 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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

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

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