Johnstown Flood Kills 84, Causes Massive Damage, July 20, 1977

Minister of Internal Affairs Allan Highet announces that the national anthems of New Zealand shall be the traditional anthem "God Save the Queen" and "God Defend New Zealand". Date: November 21, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 21 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Ali Maow Maalin, the last natural case of smallpox, develops a rash in Somalia. The WHO and the CDC consider this date to be the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination. Date: October 26, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 26 📅 Events on…

Assassination of Kamal Jumblatt, the main leader of the anti-government forces in the Lebanese Civil War. Date: March 16, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 16 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Havana José Martí Airport Plane Crash Kills 67, May…

Australia's worst rail disaster occurs at Granville, Sydney, killing 83. Date: January 18, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Hanafi Siege: Armed Muslims Seize Washington, D.C. Buildings, March 9, 1977Apple Computer Incorporated January 3,…

The National Assembly of Quebec imposes the use of French as the official language of the provincial government. Date: July 26, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Malaysia Airline System Flight 653 Hijacked, Crashes…