Your place in the Universe on 1977
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Get your map!1977 (MCMLXXVII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1977th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1977 a year special to you? Discover what 1977 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1977, 1977 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1977, how old is someone born in 1977 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1977.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1977 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1977, Gerald Ford (Republican) was President of the United States until January 20, 1977; on January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter (Democrat) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
In 1977 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour). His administration faced economic difficulties, strikes, and the 'Winter of Discontent,' leading to the fall of Labour in 1979.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1977 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1977, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Just Want To Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb
The number 1 song in the UK in 1977, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Silver Lady by David Soul
The most popular movie and box office hit was Casotto by Sergio Citti
Someone born in 1977 is 48 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1977 was the Year of the Snake.
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