Date: November 20, 1977
Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under Terrorism Act No. 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest, bringing attention to South Africa's apartheid policies. Date: August 18, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 18 📅 Events on…
The Hanafi Siege: In a 39-hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings. Date: March 9, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Egypt Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Arab States, December 5, 1977JVC…
About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon. Date: September 25, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 25 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Kalakuta Republic Raided, Funmilayo Kuti Killed February 18, 1977Vrillon Hijacks Southern Television…
During a British House of Commons debate, Labour MP Tam Dalyell poses what would become known as the West Lothian question, referring to issues related to devolution in the United Kingdom. Date: November 14, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 14 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On…
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is completed. Date: May 31, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977James Earl Ray Recaptured After Prison Escape, June 13, 1977Likud Wins 1977 Israeli Election, Menachem Begin Becomes Prime Minister,…
The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind-control experiments. Date: July 20, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Kills…