1977⚡ Event
Apple Computer is incorporated
Apple Computer is formally incorporated by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Mike Markkula, helping launch the personal computer era.
technologyeconomics
What Happened in 1977?
Explore 19 historical moments from 1977 — 19 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1977(19)
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Moscow bombings
Three bombs attributed to Armenian nationalists exploded across Moscow. Seven people were killed and 37 people were injured.
politicswar
1977⚡ Event
Neo-fascist attack in Madrid
During the Spanish transition to democracy, neo-fascists attacked an office in Madrid, killing five people and injuring four others.
politicslaw
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Washington D.C. Hostage Standoff
Twelve gunmen seized three buildings in Washington, D.C., taking 149 hostages. The standoff lasted 39 hours and ended with two deaths.
lawdisaster
1977⚡ Event
Uranus ring system discovered
Astronomers using NASA's Kuiper Airborne Observatory discovered a faint ring system around Uranus.
sciencespaceexploration
1977⚡ Event
Annie Hall Premieres
The film 'Annie Hall' had its first screening at the LA Film Festival. It was later voted the funniest screenplay ever by the Writers Guild of America.
artsentertainment
1977⚡ Event
First Chuck E. Cheese Opens
The first Chuck E. Cheese location opened in San Jose, California. It was the first family restaurant to integrate food, animated entertainment, and an indoor arcade.
entertainmenttechnology
1977⚡ Event
Libyan raid on Sallum
Libyan forces carried out a raid at Sallum, sparking a four-day war with Egypt.
war
1977⚡ Event
Tandy Corporation Announces TRS-80
Tandy Corporation announced the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers.
technologyeconomics
1977⚡ Event
Ford Pinto Fuel Leak Investigation
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into the Ford Pinto's vulnerability to fuel leakage and fire in rear-end collisions.
lawtechnology
1977⚡ Event
Wow! Signal Received
The Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University received a strong, apparently extraterrestrial radio signal known as the Wow! signal.
sciencespace
1977⚡ Event
Death of Elvis Presley
American singer and actor Elvis Presley was found dead in his home in Memphis, Tennessee.
entertainmentmusic
1977⚡ Event
Golden Dragon massacre
The Golden Dragon massacre occurred in Chinatown, San Francisco, resulting in five deaths and prompting police action against gang violence.
lawdisaster
1977⚡ Event
NASA launches Voyager 1
NASA launched the space probe Voyager 1, currently the farthest spacecraft from Earth. It was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
spacesciencetechnology
1977⚡ Event
First Modern Chicago Marathon Held
About 4,200 people took part in the first modern Chicago Marathon.
sports
1977⚡ Event
Last natural smallpox infection
Somali hospital cook Ali Maow Maalin began displaying symptoms of smallpox on October 26, 1977. He became the last person known to be naturally infected by the disease.
medicinedisaster
1977⚡ Event
Kelly Barnes Dam Collapse
The Kelly Barnes Dam in Stephens County, Georgia, collapsed, causing a flood that killed 39 people and resulted in US$2.8 million in damages.
disaster
1977⚡ Event
God Defend New Zealand National Anthem
"God Defend New Zealand" became New Zealand's second national anthem, sharing equal standing with "God Save the King".
politicslaw
1977⚡ Event
Southern Television Broadcast Interruption
A speaker claiming to represent the "Intergalactic Association" interrupted a broadcast of Southern Television in South East England.
entertainment
Born in 1977(0)
No births recorded for 1977.
Deaths in 1977(0)
No deaths recorded for 1977.
Dates in 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1977?
- 1977 saw 19 notable historical moments, including 19 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1977?
- Key events of 1977 include: Apple Computer is incorporated, Moscow bombings, Neo-fascist attack in Madrid.
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