What happened on Saturday January 29, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1977:

• Execution of Moscow Bombing Armenian Separatists Three members of an Armenian separatist group responsible for a series of terrorist bombings in Moscow were executed, highlighting the Soviet Union's harsh approach to handling internal political dissent and separatist movements.
• Italian Defense Minister Mario Tanassi Indicted for Corruption A parliamentary commission in Italy formally indicted Mario Tanassi, who previously served as defense minister in 1970 and 1972, on serious corruption charges, marking a significant moment in Italian political accountability.
• E.P. 'Buster' Nupen, South African Cricket Player, Dies E.P. 'Buster' Nupen, a notable South African cricket player known for taking 50 wickets for his national team and overcoming the significant challenge of losing an eye during his career, passed away on this date.

Events in 1977

January 29, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1977

January 29, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 29th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1977 can also be written as 1/29/1977 in the US and as 29/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1977:

• Justin Hartley

  Justin Hartley is a prominent American actor best known for his Emmy-nominated role as Kevin Pearson in the critically acclaimed NBC drama...

• Alexandre Rousselet
• Costantino della Gherardesca

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1977:

• Freddie Prinze

  Talented comedian and actor who rose to fame with the TV series 'Chico and the Man', tragically dying young at 22.

• Johnny Franz

  English record producer and pianist (b. 1922).

• José Naya

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 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 29, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1977 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:36 pm and setting at 03:19 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 29, 1977

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Someone born on January 29, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 15 days old,

or 2519 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17637 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1977?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 29, 1977.

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