What happened on Tuesday May 31, 1977?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1977:

• Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Completed The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System was completed, connecting the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay in northern Alaska with the harbor at Valdez, spanning approximately 800 miles (1,300 km). This massive infrastructure project was crucial for transporting Alaskan oil and represented a significant milestone in U.S. energy infrastructure development.
• Beatlemania Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Beatlemania' opened at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, where it would run for an impressive 920 performances, celebrating the cultural impact of The Beatles through a theatrical production.
• Qatar Succession Change Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became the heir apparent to the throne of Qatar, marking an important moment in the country's political succession and potential future leadership transition.
• Death of Ben Grauer Ben Grauer, a prominent American child actor, TV and radio announcer who worked with NBC from 1932 to 1973, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 68.
• Scott Klopfenstein Birth Scott Klopfenstein was born, who would later become a notable musician serving as a vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist for the bands Reel Big Fish and The Littlest Man Band.

Events in 1977

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1977

Newspapers from May. 31, 1977

May 31, 1977 was a Tuesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1977 can also be written as 5/31/1977 in the US and as 31/5/1977 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1977 in May 1977 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1977:

• Eric Christian Olsen

  American actor known for roles in TV series like NCIS: Los Angeles and comedy films.

• Joachim Olsen

  Danish politician and former Olympic shot putter who competed at high international levels.

• Nicola Formichetti

  Influential Japanese-Italian fashion designer known for creative work with Diesel and as Lady Gaga's personal stylist.

• Domenico Fioravanti

Famous people born in 1977

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1977:

• William Castle

  Legendary American film director known for innovative horror movie marketing techniques and producing cult classic horror films.

• Giuditta Rissone
• Amilcare Rossi

Famous people who died in 1977

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1977 was Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
2. KC and the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man
3. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams
4. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Part 1)
5. Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1977 was Lucille by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lucille
2. Rod Stewart - I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest
3. The Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go
4. Barbra Streisand - A Star Is Born (Evergreen)
5. The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1977 was Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1) by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Pt. 1)
2. Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
3. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Hollywood
4. Tavares - Whodunit
5. Aretha Franklin - Break It To Me Gently

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1977 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:23 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 31, 1977

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Someone born on May 31, 1977 is:

47 years 11 months old,

or 575 months and 14 days old,

or 2502 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17515 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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