Date: October 26, 1977
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 1977Vrancea Earthquake Kills 1,500 in Romania March 4, 1977SFR Yugoslavia…
Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce they have identified a previously unknown bacterium as the cause of the mysterious Legionnaires' disease. 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…
The 1977 Hanafi Siege: Around 150 hostages held in Washington, D.C., by Hanafi Muslims are set free after ambassadors from three Islamic nations join negotiations. Date: March 11, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 11 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on television. Date: June 7, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 7 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Optical Fiber First Carries Live Telephone…
Capital punishment in the United States resumes after a ten-year hiatus, as convicted murderer Gary Gilmore is executed by firing squad in Utah. Date: January 17, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 17 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977New York…
After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain. Date: June 15, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 15 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Mikoyan MiG-29 Prototype 9-01 Maiden Flight – October…