Tupolev Tu-154 Crash Near Benghazi Kills 59, December 2, 1977

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…

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 1977Golden Dragon Massacre in San Francisco, September 4,…

Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic. Date: April 22, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1977 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1977Malaysia Airline System Flight 653 Hijacked, Crashes in Johor, 100 Killed December 4, 1977China Lifts…

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 1977Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1045 Crashes During Takeoff,…

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 1977Dan-Air Boeing 707 Cargo Crash in Lusaka, Zambia, May 14,…