What happened on Sunday May 29, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1977:

• Apple II Computers Launch Apple introduces the Apple II series computers, marking a significant moment in personal computing history and helping to democratize technology for home users.
• A.J. Foyt's Record Fourth Indy 500 Win A.J. Foyt achieves an unprecedented feat by winning the Indianapolis 500 for a record fourth time, with an impressive average speed of 161.331 mph.
• Janet Guthrie Breaks Barrier at Indy 500 Janet Guthrie makes history by becoming the first woman to qualify and compete in the Indianapolis 500, a significant milestone for gender representation in motorsports.
• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeastern Kazakhstan, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• Portland Trail Blazers Win NBA Championship The Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-107 to win the NBA Finals, with Bill Walton being named series MVP.
• Bloodless Coup in Seychelles France Albert Rene assumes the presidency of the Seychelles through a peaceful political transition, signaling potential changes in the nation's governance.
• NBC News and Information Service Ends NBC discontinues its 24-hour news radio service, reflecting changes in media consumption and broadcasting strategies.
• Sue Prell's Golfing Achievement Sue Prell becomes the first female golfer to hit consecutive holes-in-one at the 13th and 14th holes at Chatswood Golf Club in Sydney, a rare and remarkable sporting accomplishment.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1977

Newspapers from May. 29, 1977

May 29, 1977 was a Sunday and it was the 149th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1977 can also be written as 5/29/1977 in the US and as 29/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1977:

• Massimo Ambrosini

  Professional Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for AC Milan and the Italian national team, known for his tactical intelligence...

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1977:

• Ba Maw

  Burmese politician, prime minister of burma (b. 1893).

• Suniti Kumar Chatterji

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
3. KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
4. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
5. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1977 was I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. Joe Tex - Ain't Gonna Bump No More
4. Kenny Rogers - Lucille

May 29, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
4. Tavares - Whodunit
5. The Isley Brothers - The Pride (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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

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May 29, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1977

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Someone born on May 29, 1977 is:

48 years and 8 days old,

or 576 months and 8 days old,

or 2505 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17540 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 29th 2026.

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

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

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