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1977 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1977

• January 8, 1977: Three bombs exploded in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings were attributed to an Armenian separatist group. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Soviet Union and its constituent republics, and the growing nationalist sentiment among Armenians.
• January 10, 1977: Mount Nyiragongo erupted in eastern Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The eruption caused significant damage and loss of life, and raised concerns about the potential for future eruptions in the region.
• January 17, 1977: 49 marines from the USS Trenton and USS Guam were killed as a result of a collision in Barcelona harbor, Spain. This incident underscored the need for improved safety measures and communication protocols during naval operations.
• January 18, 1977: Scientists identified a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious Legionnaires' disease. This discovery led to the development of treatments for the disease and helped to prevent future outbreaks.
• January 19, 1977: An Ejército del Aire CASA C-207C Azor (registration T.7-15) plane crashed into the side of a mountain near Chiva, on approach to Valencia Airport in Spain, killing all 11 people on board. This accident prompted an investigation into the safety of the aircraft and led to changes in operating procedures.
• January 20, 1977: Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th President of the United States. His inauguration marked a significant change in American politics, as he was the first president from the Deep South since Reconstruction.
• January 23, 1977: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India called for fresh elections to the Lok Sabha, and released all political prisoners. This move was seen as an attempt to consolidate her power and address growing discontent among the Indian population.
• January 24, 1977: The Massacre of Atocha occurred during the Spanish transition to democracy. Five labor lawyers and a student were killed by far-right gunmen in Madrid. This event sparked widespread protests and calls for justice, and it remains a significant moment in Spanish history.
• February 2, 1977: The Congress Party of India splits due to ideological differences, leading to the formation of Congress for Democracy, which later merges with the Janata Party, impacting India's political landscape.
• February 3, 1977: A blizzard in northern Japan causes severe damage, resulting in the collapse of rooftops and the deaths of at least 31 people, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness.
• February 4, 1977: A CTA elevated train derailment in Chicago, United States, results in the tragic loss of 11 lives, emphasizing the need for improved public transportation safety measures.
• February 7, 1977: The Soviet Union launches Soyuz 24, a crewed mission to the Salyut 5 space station, demonstrating the advancements in space exploration and international cooperation.
• February 18, 1977: The American Space Shuttle program conducts its first test flight, involving the Space Shuttle Enterprise mated to the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, paving the way for future space missions.
• February 23, 1977: Óscar Romero, a prominent human rights advocate, is appointed as Archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador, becoming a symbol of resistance against violence and oppression.
• February 28, 1977: Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the Parliament of New Zealand, signifying the strong ties between the United Kingdom and New Zealand and the importance of parliamentary democracy.
• March 4, 1977: 1,500 killed in 1977 Vrancea earthquake in Romania's Vrancea Mountains, highlighting the region's seismic activity.
• March 8, 1977: Queen Elizabeth II of Australia opens the Australian parliament, signifying her constitutional role in the country's governance.
• March 9, 1977: Hanafi Siege: Armed Hanafi Movement members seize three buildings in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and 130 hostages (resolved in two days).
• March 10, 1977: Discovery of Uranus' rings expands our understanding of the solar system's planetary features.
• March 12, 1977: The Centenary Test, a significant cricket match between Australia and England, commences in Melbourne, marking 100 years of Test cricket.
• March 19, 1977: Indian Parliament election results show Indira Gandhi's Congress Party defeated by the opposition Janata alliance, marking a political shift.
• March 21, 1977: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi lifts the state of emergency imposed since June 1975, restoring civil liberties in India.
• March 27, 1977: Tenerife disaster: Collision between KLM and Pan Am Boeing 747s at Tenerife airport results in 583 fatalities, becoming the deadliest aviation accident.
• April 2, 1977: Horse racing: Red Rum wins a record third Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in the UK. This was a significant achievement in horse racing, as no other horse had won the Grand National three times before.
• April 4, 1977: Southern Airways Flight 242 crashes on a highway in New Hope, Georgia, United States, killing 72 people. This was a major aviation disaster, and it led to changes in aviation safety regulations.
• April 7, 1977: German Federal Prosecutor Siegfried Buback and his driver are shot by Red Army Faction members while waiting at a red light near his home in Karlsruhe. The "Ulrike Meinhof Commando" later claims responsibility. This was a significant event in the history of German terrorism, and it led to a crackdown on left-wing extremism in the country.
• May 1, 1977: Taksim Square massacre in Istanbul results in 34 deaths and hundreds of injuries; significant event in Turkish history; led to political instability and increased tensions.
• May 12, 1977: Portugal and Israel establish diplomatic relations; important step in normalizing relations between the two countries; strengthened ties and cooperation.
• May 14, 1977: 1977 IAS Cargo Boeing 707 airplane crash in Lusaka, Zambia kills all six on board; tragic accident highlights the need for improved aviation safety measures.
• May 16, 1977: S-61L helicopter topples sideways at takeoff from Pan Am Building in Manhattan, killing four passengers and a woman on the street; emphasizes the importance of strict safety regulations and procedures in urban air transportation.
• May 17, 1977: Likud Party, led by Menachem Begin, wins national elections in Israel; significant political shift, marking a change in the country's leadership and policies.
• May 23, 1977: Scientists report using bacteria in a lab to make insulin via gene splicing; major breakthrough in genetic engineering and biotechnology; paved the way for advancements in medical treatments.
• May 27, 1977: Aeroflot Ilyushin 62 airplane crash in Cuba kills 69 people; tragic accident raises concerns about aviation safety and the need for improved regulations.
• May 28, 1977: Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky, kills 165 people; one of the deadliest nightclub fires in US history; led to stricter fire safety regulations and codes.
• May 29, 1977: A. J. Foyt becomes the first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 race four times; remarkable achievement in the history of the iconic race; cemented Foyt's status as a legendary driver.
• June 5, 1977: France-Albert René becomes President of the Seychelles through a peaceful coup.
• June 10, 1977: The Apple II series computers, pioneers of the personal computer revolution, are released for sale.
• June 15, 1977: Spain holds its first democratic elections since the end of Franco's dictatorship, marking a significant transition in the country's history.
• June 21, 1977: Bülent Ecevit forms Turkey's 40th government, but fails to secure a vote of confidence.
• June 25, 1977: Australia defeats Great Britain in the final of the 1977 Rugby League World Cup, securing their victory with a close 13-12 score.
• June 27, 1977: Djibouti gains independence from France, marking the end of French colonial rule in the region.
• June 30, 1977: The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), a Cold War-era alliance, is officially disbanded.
• July 1, 1977: Dissolution of the East African Community due to political and economic disagreements among member states.
• July 5, 1977: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's military coup in Pakistan, overthrowing Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, leading to a period of martial law.
• July 9, 1977: Acto de Chacarillas, a youth event organized by the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile, resembling Francoist Spain's rituals.
• July 10, 1977: Record-breaking temperature of 48.0 °C (118.4 °F) recorded in Greece, setting a new high for continental Europe.
• July 13, 1977: Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, marking the start of the Ethio-Somali War, a conflict over disputed territories.
• July 21, 1977: Libyan–Egyptian War begins following a Libyan raid on Sallum, leading to military clashes between the two countries.
• July 22, 1977: Deng Xiaoping, purged Chinese Communist leader, is reinstated to power, signaling a shift in China's political landscape.
• July 27, 1977: Soviet Politburo orders the demolition of the Ipatiev House, where Tsar Nicholas II was executed, marking a symbolic act of erasing the past.
• July 30, 1977: Left-wing German terrorists assassinate Jürgen Ponto, chairman of Dresdner Bank, highlighting the ongoing political unrest in West Germany.
• August 4, 1977: U.S. President Jimmy Carter establishes the United States Department of Energy, responsible for energy policy and research.
• August 9, 1977: Uruguay's military government announces a transition to civilian rule through general elections in 1981, ending its authoritarian regime.
• August 12, 1977: NASA's Space Shuttle Enterprise conducts its first free-flight test, paving the way for future space missions.
• August 15, 1977: The Big Ear radio telescope detects the Wow! signal, an unexplained radio burst that remains a subject of scientific intrigue.
• August 17, 1977: The Soviet icebreaker Arktika becomes the first surface vessel to reach the North Pole, demonstrating Soviet technological prowess.
• August 20, 1977: The United States launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft as part of the Voyager program, embarking on a journey to explore the outer planets.
• August 26, 1977: Quebec's National Assembly passes the Charter of the French Language, making French the official language of the province, shaping its linguistic and cultural identity.
• September 4, 1977: The Golden Dragon massacre, a gang-related mass shooting in San Francisco, United States, resulted in 5 deaths and 11 injuries, highlighting the city's gang violence problem.
• September 5, 1977: Voyager 1, part of the Voyager program, was launched to study the outer planets of the Solar System and interstellar space, significantly expanding our knowledge of these regions.
• September 7, 1977: The Panama Canal treaties, signed between Panama and the United States, outlined the transfer of control of the canal from the U.S. to Panama at the end of the 20th century, resolving a long-standing dispute.
• September 8, 1977: Interpol's resolution against copyright infringement of video tapes and other material aimed to protect intellectual property rights, influencing future copyright laws and regulations.
• September 10, 1977: Hamida Djandoubi's execution by guillotine in France marked the end of capital punishment in the country and the last legal beheading in the Western world, signifying a shift towards more humane criminal justice practices.
• September 15, 1977: The first use of optical fiber for live telephone traffic in Turin, Italy, marked a significant milestone in telecommunications technology, paving the way for faster and more reliable data transmission.
• September 18, 1977: Courageous, skippered by Ted Turner, won the 24th America's Cup yacht race, defeating the Australian challenger Australia, highlighting American dominance in the sport.
• September 19, 1977: Under pressure from the Carter Administration, Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza Debayle lifted the state of siege, easing political tensions and leading to further democratization efforts.
• September 20, 1977: The Petrozavodsk phenomenon, a series of unexplained luminous phenomena observed in the Soviet Union and northern Europe, sparked scientific investigations into the nature of these occurrences.
• September 28, 1977: The Porsche 928, a luxury sports car, debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing Porsche's engineering prowess and becoming a sought-after vehicle among car enthusiasts.
• October 1, 1977: Energy Research and Development Administration combines with the Federal Energy Administration to form United States Department of Energy.
• October 7, 1977: The Soviet Union adopts its third Constitution. The Soviet National Anthem's lyrics are returned after a 24-year period, with Joseph Stalin's name omitted.
• October 13, 1977: German Autumn: Four Palestinians hijack Lufthansa Flight 181 to Somalia and demand the release of 11 Red Army Faction members.
• October 17, 1977: German Autumn: GSG 9 troopers storm the hijacked Lufthansa passenger plane in Mogadishu, Somalia; three of the four hijackers die.
• October 18, 1977: German Autumn: Red Army Faction members Andreas Baader, Jan-Carl Raspe and Gudrun Ensslin commit suicide in Stammheim prison; Irmgard Möller fails (their supporters still claim they were murdered). They are buried on October 27.
• October 19, 1977: German Autumn: Kidnapped industrialist Hanns Martin Schleyer is found murdered in Mulhouse, France.
• October 20, 1977: Three members of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a charter plane crash outside Gillsburg, Mississippi, three days after the release of their fifth studio album Street Survivors.
• October 23, 1977: The president of Catalonia, Josep Tarradellas, returns to Barcelona from exile and the autonomous government of Catalonia, the Generalitat, is restored.
• October 26, 1977: The last natural smallpox case is discovered in Merca district, Somalia. The WHO and the CDC consider this date the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, a great success of vaccination and, by extension, of modern science.
• October 27, 1977: British punk band Sex Pistols release Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols on the Virgin Records label. Despite refusal by major retailers in the UK to stock it, it enters the UK Album Charts at number one the week after its release.
• October 28, 1977: Hong Kong police attack the ICAC headquarters.
• November 1, 1977: 2060 Chiron, the first of the outer Solar System asteroids known as Centaurs, was discovered by Charlie Kowal.
• December 4, 1977: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, Central African Republic president, crowns himself Emperor. This marked a shift from a republic to an empire, consolidating Bokassa's power and leading to international condemnation.
• December 6, 1977: South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, unrecognized by other countries. This was part of South Africa's apartheid policy, creating nominally independent homelands for Black South Africans, which were not recognized internationally.
• December 10, 1977: Malcolm Fraser's Liberal/National Country Coalition government re-elected in Australia. This election resulted in a reduced majority for the government and the resignation of Labor Party leader Gough Whitlam, replaced by Bill Hayden.
• December 13, 1977: University of Evansville basketball team plane crash in Indiana, killing 29. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 14 team members and their head coach, Bob Watson, leaving a lasting impact on the university and the sport.
• December 18, 1977: SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes in Madeira, killing 36. This aviation disaster involved a charter flight from Zurich to Madeira, with many fatalities due to drowning inside the sinking aircraft.
• December 19, 1977: Mw 5.9 Bob–Tangol earthquake in Iran, killing 584 and injuring 1,000. This natural disaster caused significant loss of life and injuries in Iran, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
• December 20, 1977: Djibouti and Vietnam join the United Nations. This marked a significant expansion of the UN membership, bringing the total number of member states to 150.
• December 22, 1977: Grain elevator explosion in Westwego, Louisiana, kills 36. This industrial accident resulted in numerous fatalities and underscored the need for safety measures in grain handling facilities.