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What Happened in 1977?

Explore 6 historical moments from 19776 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.

Events in 1977(6)

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
1977 Event

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
1977 Event

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

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 6 notable historical moments, including 6 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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