What happened on Saturday October 29, 1977?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1977:

• Act opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 233 performances
• West German Commandos Resolve Lufthansa Hijacking In a dramatic rescue operation, West German commandos stormed a hijacked Lufthansa plane in Mogadishu, Somalia. The operation was successful, with all 86 hostages freed and three of the four hijackers killed, demonstrating the effectiveness of counter-terrorism tactics.
• Bangladesh Military Mutiny Suppressed A significant military mutiny involving members of the Bangladesh Air Force and Signal Corps was brutally suppressed. The aftermath was severe, with over 1,000 troops and airmen facing execution before the year's end, marking a dark chapter in Bangladesh's post-independence military history.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash A tragic aviation disaster struck the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd when their chartered plane ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi. The crash claimed the lives of six people, including band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gains, and Cassie Gaines, along with road manager Dean Kilpatrick.
• New York Yankees Win World Series The New York Yankees clinched their 21st World Championship by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 2, with a legendary performance by Reggie Jackson, who hit three consecutive home runs in Game 6, a feat that would become one of baseball's most memorable moments.
• Brazilian Military Minister Fired President Ernesto Geisel dismissed General Sylvio Frota, the Minister of the Army, after Frota announced his intention to run against Geisel in the 1978 presidential election. This event highlighted the internal tensions within Brazil's military government.
• Mikoyan MiG-29 First Flight The Soviet Union's Mikoyan MiG-29 jet fighter completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in military aviation. Designed as a direct competitor to the U.S. F-15 and F-16 aircraft, this fighter would become a symbol of Soviet aerospace engineering.
• U.S. Community Reinvestment Act Signed President Jimmy Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act into law, a landmark legislation aimed at encouraging financial institutions to invest in low-income housing and promote economic development in underserved communities.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1977

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1977

October 29, 1977 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1977 can also be written as 10/29/1977 in the US and as 29/10/1977 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1977 in October 1977 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1977:

• Jon Abrahams

  American actor known for roles in comedy and drama films, including 'Scary Movie' and 'Meet the Parents'.

• Annemarie Warnkross

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on October 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1977 was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life
2. Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
3. Shaun Cassidy - That's Rock 'N' Roll
4. Heatwave - Boogie Nights
5. KC and the Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1977 was Silver Lady by David Soul, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1977 was It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Barry White - It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
2. LTD - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
3. Brick - Dusic
4. Rose Royce - Do Your Dance - Part 1
5. The Dramatics - Shake It Well

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 09:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 26, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1977

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Someone born on October 29, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 8 days old,

or 2483 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17387 days old,

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

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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

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

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