What happened on Friday September 30, 1977?

Here's what happened on September 30, 1977:

• Soviet Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• Apollo Program ALSEP Shutdown Due to US budget constraints and diminishing power resources, NASA decommissioned the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) instruments left on the Moon's surface, signaling a reduction in lunar exploration activities.
• Political Prisoners Escape Notable Philippine political prisoners Eugenio Lopez, Jr. and Sergio Osmeña III dramatically escaped from Fort Bonifacio Maximum Security Prison, highlighting political tensions and resistance during the period.
• Dutch Antillean Government Resignation The Dutch Antillean government led by Juancho Evertsz officially resigned, marking a significant political transition in the Caribbean region.
• Ian Dury Album Release Ian Dury released the critically acclaimed album 'New Boots and Panties!!', which achieved platinum status and became a landmark punk rock record.

Events in 1977

September 30, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 30, 1977

Newspapers from Sep. 30, 1977

September 30, 1977 was a Friday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 30, 1977 can also be written as 9/30/1977 in the US and as 30/9/1977 in UK and Europe.

September 30, 1977 in September 1977 calendar

Famous people born on September 30, 1977:

• Roy Carroll

  Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester United, Olympiacos, and the Northern Ireland national team.

• Maia Brewton

  American actress known for her roles in television and film during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly recognized for her work in sitcoms.

• Nick Curran

  American blues rock guitarist and producer, member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, known for his influential work in the blues rock genre.

• Dean Constantin
• Matt Houston (singer)

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on September 30th

Famous people died on September 30, 1977:

• Mary Ford

  Iconic American musician and vocalist, partner of Les Paul.

• André Labatut
• Charles Mast

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on September 30th

September 30, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 30, 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 30, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 30, 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 30, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 30, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 30, 1977 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 30, 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 30, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1977.

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Your place in the Universe on September 30, 1977

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Someone born on September 30, 1977 is:

47 years 7 months old,

or 571 months and 13 days old,

or 2484 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 30, 1977?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 30, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 30, 1977.

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