What happened on Tuesday September 27, 1977?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1977:

• Japan Airlines Flight 715 Crash in Malaysia Japan Airlines Flight 715 crashed during its approach to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Malaysia. The tragic accident resulted in 34 fatalities out of 79 people on board, highlighting the aviation safety challenges of the era.
• CKVR-TV Transmission Tower Collapse in Barrie, Ontario A light aircraft crashed into the 300-metre tall CKVR-TV transmission tower in Barrie, Ontario, Canada during foggy conditions. The collision caused the tower to collapse, resulting in the death of all individuals aboard the aircraft. This incident underscores the dangers of flying in poor visibility conditions.
• Philadelphia Phillies Clinch NL East Division Title The Philadelphia Phillies secured their second consecutive National League East Division title, demonstrating the team's consistent performance and competitive strength in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s.
• Andrus Värnik, Estonian Athlete Andrus Värnik, an Estonian athlete, was noted on this date. While specific details about his athletic achievements are not provided, his mention suggests he was a notable sports figure in Estonia.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Sep. 27, 1977

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1977

September 27, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 270th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1977 can also be written as 9/27/1977 in the US and as 27/9/1977 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1977 in September 1977 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1977:

• Lucas Bernardi

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on September 27th

Famous people died on September 27, 1977:

• Mieczysław Batsch
• Fabian Biörck

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on September 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 27, 1977 was Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley) by Meco, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)
2. KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
3. Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
4. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
5. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 27, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. David Soul - Silver Lady
2. La Belle Epoque - Black Is Black
3. Baccara - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
4. Elvis Presley - Way Down
5. The Emotions - Best Of My Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 27, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
2. KC And The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
3. The Floaters - Float On
4. George Benson - The Greatest Love Of All
5. Commodores - Brick House

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 27, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 08:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on September 27, 1977

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Someone born on September 27, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 17 days old,

or 2485 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17396 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 27th 2025.

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

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

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