Date: December 13, 1977
The Big Ear, a radio telescope operated by Ohio State University as part of the SETI project, receives a radio signal from deep space; the event is named the "Wow! signal" from the notation made by a volunteer on the project. Date: August 15, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August…
The Golden Dragon massacre takes place in San Francisco. Date: September 4, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 4 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977China Ends Shakespeare Ban, Cultural Revolution Ends May 25, 1977Optical Fiber First Carries Live Telephone Traffic…
The Pinochet dictatorship in Chile organises the youth event of Acto de Chacarillas, a ritualised act reminiscent of Francoist Spain. Date: July 9, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 9 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Deng Xiaoping Restored to Power,…
South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, although it is not recognized by any other country. Date: December 6, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 6 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977James Earl Ray Recaptured After Prison Escape, June 13, 1977Japan…
Morarji Desai becomes the prime minister of India, the first prime minister not to belong to Indian National Congress. Date: March 24, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 24 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Great Lakes Blizzard Destroys Upstate New…
A plane crash at José Martí International Airport in Havana, Cuba, kills 67. Date: May 27, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977German Autumn Ends: Schleyer Murder, Lufthansa Hijacking, RAF Suicides October 18, 1977US…