What happened on Monday January 31, 1977?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1977:

• Pompidou Centre Officially Opened The Centre Georges Pompidou, a groundbreaking modern art museum and cultural center in Paris, was officially inaugurated by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, marking a significant moment in contemporary art and architecture.
• French Hostage Freed in Chad Frenchman François Claustre was released after being held hostage in Chad for 33 months, marking the end of a prolonged and challenging captivity.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Joe Sewell, Amos Rusie, and Al López were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport of baseball.
• Meteorite Strike in Louisville In Louisville, Kentucky, USA, a rare meteorite event occurred where three buildings and a car were struck by falling meteorite fragments, a highly unusual occurrence.

Events in 1977

January 31, 1977: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1977

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1977

January 31, 1977 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1977 can also be written as 1/31/1977 in the US and as 31/1/1977 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1977 in January 1977 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1977:

• Kerry Washington

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful roles in films like Ray, Django Unchained, and the TV series Scandal.

• Torri Edwards
• Molly Line
• Bobby Moynihan

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1977:

• Daniel Mainwaring
• Giacomo Palombella
• Adriano Zanaga

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1977 was Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
2. Rose Royce - Car Wash
3. Brick - Dazz
4. Eagles - New Kid In Town
5. The Sylvers - Hot Line

January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Leo Sayer - When I Need You
2. Julie Covington - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Barry Biggs - Sideshow
5. Heatwave - Boogie Nights

January 31, 1977: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1977 was I Wish by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - I Wish
2. Deniece Williams - Free
3. The O'Jays - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)
4. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
5. KC And The Sunshine Band - I Like To Do It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1977 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1977 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 04:56 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 31, 1977

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Someone born on January 31, 1977 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 23 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17614 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1977?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1977?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1977.

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