What happened on Thursday March 31, 1977?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1977:

• Hamaas Abdul Khaalis Released After Hostage Incident Hamaas Abdul Khaalis was released on his own recognizance following a significant hostage crisis involving the Hanafi Muslim group in Washington D.C. The incident involved the seizure of 134 hostages, marking a tense moment in urban terrorism and religious extremism in the United States.
• Michael Cristofer's 'Shadow Box' Broadway Premiere Michael Cristofer's critically acclaimed play 'Shadow Box' premiered in New York City, representing an important moment in contemporary American theater. The play, which explores themes of terminal illness and human relationships, would go on to win significant critical acclaim.

Events in 1977

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

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1977

March 31, 1977 was a Thursday and it was the 90th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1977 can also be written as 3/31/1977 in the US and as 31/3/1977 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1977 in March 1977 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1977:

• Domenico Fioravanti

  Italian Olympic swimmer who made history by becoming the first Italian to win a gold medal in swimming at the Olympics, achieving victory in...

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1977:

• Elvira Poli
• Cecil Fagan

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1977 was Rich Girl by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rich Girl
2. ABBA - Dancing Queen
3. David Soul - Don't Give Up On Us
4. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way
5. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You
2. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Open
3. Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger
4. Berni Flint - I Don't Want To Put A Hold On You
5. Showaddywaddy - When

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1977 was Tryin' To Love Two by William Bell, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. William Bell - Tryin' To Love Two
2. Natalie Cole - I've Got Love On My Mind
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
4. Johnnie Taylor - Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1)
5. Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 31, 1977! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 31, 1977: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1977.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1977

Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1977

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 31, 1977 is:

48 years 3 months old,

or 579 months and 4 days old,

or 2518 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17627 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.