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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in September 1977.
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on September 1977: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of September 1977?


Events

  • 01 Sep 1977 1st TRS-80 Model I computer sold
  • 03 Sep 1977 Last broadcast of Mary Tyler Moore Show on NBC-TV
  • 04 Sep 1977 Godspell closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 527 performances
  • 05 Sep 1977 RAF kidnap West German work Chairman Schleyer
  • 06 Sep 1977 Angels acquire Dave Kingman from Padres for cash 9 days later Yankees buy Kingman (started with Mets) who plays in all 4 divisions in 1977
  • 07 Sep 1977 Ethiopia drops diplomatic relations with Somalia
  • 08 Sep 1977 Jimmy McCullough quits Wings
  • 09 Sep 1977 1st TRS-80 computer sold
  • 10 Sep 1977 91st US Womens Tennis: Chris Evert L Mills beats W Turnbull
  • 11 Sep 1977 97th US Mens Tennis: Guillermo Vilas beats Jimmy Connors
  • 12 Sep 1977 South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko is killed in police custody.
  • 13 Sep 1977 1st TV viewer discretion warning-Soap
  • 14 Sep 1977 Christmas Tinto sentenced to 7 years in Robbeneiland South Africa
  • 15 Sep 1977 Man of La Mancha opens at Palace Theater NYC for 124 performances
  • 16 Sep 1977 Ringo releases Drowning in Sea of Love
  • 17 Sep 1977 Dave Kingman hits his first New York Yankees' homer, Reggie Jackson hits two more.
  • 18 Sep 1977 All 4 Kiss members release solo albums
  • 19 Sep 1977 Under pressure from the Carter Administration, President Anastasio Somoza Debayle lifts the state of siege in Nicaragua.
  • 20 Sep 1977 Estrada opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 7 performances
  • 21 Sep 1977 US Minister of Foreign Affairs Cyrus Vance dismissed
  • 22 Sep 1977 West German RAF terrorist kills policeman in Utrecht
  • 23 Sep 1977 3rd test of Space Shuttle Enterprise
  • 24 Sep 1977 Estrada closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 7 performances
  • 25 Sep 1977 Jane Blalock wins LPGA Sarah Coventry Golf Tournament
  • 26 Sep 1977 Cleveland Browns play their 1st overtime game, beat Patriots 30-27
  • 27 Sep 1977 Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East Division title
  • 28 Sep 1977 The Porsche 928 debuts at the Geneva Auto Convention.
  • 29 Sep 1977 Star Wars Theme / Cantina Band, by Meco hits #1
  • 30 Sep 1977 Dutch Antillean government-Evertsz resigns

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  • Greek opera singer, noted for her glorious voice, stirring acting ability, and explosive temperament, a slender, chic superstar with a...

  • Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer, noted for her glorious voice, stirring acting ability, and explosive temperament, a slender, chic superstar with a...

  • British rock musician, guitarist and vocalist, founder of "T-Rex" in late 1967.

  • South African activist founded the Black Consciousness Movement (d. 1977).

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in September 1977?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Best Of My Love
  2. - I Just Want To Be Your Everything
  3. - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (Medley)
  4. - (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher
  5. - Float On

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Way Down
  2. - Silver Lady
  3. - Magic Fly
  4. - Black Is Black
  5. - Yes Sir I Can Boogie

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Secret Army

Secret Army

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Julia

Julia

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell

Country: United States of America

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Fred Flintstone and Friends

Release year: 1977

Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Logan's Run

Logan's Run

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in September 1977?
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The Second Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Second Deadly Sin

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This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago

A Season In The Sun by Roger Kahn

A Season In The Sun

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Roger Kahn spent a whole baseball season in 1976, starting with spring training and ending in the World Series. He was surrounded by players of all abilities.

Coma by Robin Cook

Coma

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They are now available in trade paperback, the blockbuster bestseller that launched a new genre, the medical thriller.

Falconer by John Cheever

Falconer

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Falconer's story is stunning and powerful. It tells the story about Farragut, his crime, punishment and struggle to be a man in an universe that wants him dead.

The Investigation by Dorothy Uhnak

The Investigation

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Is she a loving and devoted mother, or a cold-blooded murderer? Kitty Keeler, a mother of two young boys, has gone missing from Queens.