What happened on Thursday July 28, 1977?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1977:

• U.S. Moves to Restore Diplomatic Relations with Cuba The U.S. Department of State announced plans to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, to be implemented on September 1, 1977, marking a significant diplomatic development during the Cold War era.
• Military Coup in Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq led a military coup, overthrowing democratically elected Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, dramatically altering Pakistan's political landscape.
• First Oil Through TransAlaska Pipeline The first oil successfully flowed through the entire length of the TransAlaska Pipeline System, reaching the terminal in Valdez, Alaska. This was a significant milestone in U.S. energy infrastructure, connecting oil fields in Prudhoe Bay to the southern coast.
• Chinese Pilot Defects to Taiwan Fan Yuanye, a pilot in China's People's Liberation Army Air Force, defected to Taiwan, becoming the first to deliver a Shenyang J-6 fighter to the West, providing significant military intelligence.
• Peru's Military Ruler Promises Democratic Transition President Francisco Morales Bermudez publicly committed to holding general elections, signaling a potential end to military rule in Peru and a return to democratic governance.
• Leadership Change at NAACP Roy Wilkins officially handed over leadership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to Benjamin L. Hooks, marking a significant transition in the civil rights organization.
• Serial Killer Patrick Kearney Surrenders Patrick Kearney, a serial killer from Redondo Beach, California, responsible for at least eight murders, voluntarily turned himself in to the Riverside County Sheriff, ending a period of criminal activity.
• Hells Angels Declare War on Mongols The San Diego chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club unanimously voted to declare war on the rival Mongols Motorcycle Club, escalating tensions in the southern California biker gang territory.

Events in 1977

July 28, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1977

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1977

July 28, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 209th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1977 can also be written as 7/28/1977 in the US and as 28/7/1977 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1977 in July 1977 calendar

Famous people born on July 28, 1977:

• Manu Ginobili

  Manu Ginobili is a legendary Argentine basketball player who spent most of his professional career with the San Antonio Spurs.

• Travis Alexander

  Travis Alexander was an American murder victim whose high-profile death became a sensational criminal case.

• Jonathan Rhys Meyers

  Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.

• Emanuel Ginóbili
• Dexter Jackson
• Chris Samuels

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on July 28th

Famous people died on July 28, 1977:

• Otto Stadie

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on July 28th

July 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1977 was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
2. Peter Frampton - I'm In You
3. Barry Manilow - Looks Like We Made It
4. Barbra Streisand - My Heart Belongs To Me
5. Shaun Cassidy - Da Doo Ron Ron

July 28, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1977 was I Feel Love by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Donna Summer - I Feel Love
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo
3. Showaddywaddy - You Got What It Takes
4. The Floaters - Float On
5. Boney M - Ma Baker

July 28, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1977 was Slide by Slave, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Slave - Slide
2. The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
3. The Floaters - Float On
4. The Emotions - Best Of My Love
5. Enchantment - Sunshine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1977 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 July 28, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1977

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Someone born on July 28, 1977 is:

47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 16 days old,

or 2493 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17457 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1977?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 28, 1977.

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