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1977 Fun Facts, Trivia and History |
Table of Contents Quick Facts from 1977
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Top Ten Baby Names of 1977Jennifer, Melissa, Amy, Jessica, Heather, Michael, Jason, Chris, Topher, David, James |
Fashion Icons and Sex SymbolsBarbara Bach, Adrienne Barbeau, Valerie Bertinelli, Jacqueline Bisset, Lynda Carter, Charo, Farrah Fawcett, Carrie Fisher, Kate Jackson, Lena Kansbod, Cheryl Ladd, Dolly Parton, Bernadette Peters, Diana Ross, Jane Seymour, Jacquelyn Smith, Suzanne Somers, Donna Summer, Lindsay Wagner, Mary Woronov |
Leading Men and Hollywood HeartthrobsHarrison Ford, Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Richard Roundtree |
“The Quotes”“May the Force be with you.” “We are two wild and crazy guys.” “I love New York.” “Well, Excuuuuse Me!” “La-dee-da, la-dee-da.” |
Time Magazine’s Man of the YearAnwar Sadat |
Miss AmericaDorothy Benham (Edina, MN) |
Miss USAKimberly Tomes (Texas) |
The ScandalsThe Big Ear radio telescope heard what many may consider a radio transmission from outer space from an intelligent extraterrestrial source. Han Solo shot (Greedo) first in Star Wars. Deal with it. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack did not get any Academy Award nominations. The ‘Son of Sam’ serial killer, David Berkowitz, was captured. Sam was his neighbor’s dog, who told him to do the killing. Airplane Celebrity Death: Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines Celebrity Suicide Death: Freddie Prinze (gunshot) |
US Politics |
1977 Pop Culture Facts & HistorySlim-Fast began selling in 1977 and, after initial hesitation by the FDA, was approved and came on strong in 1979 as a weight-loss product. Argentina flew a pregnant woman to their military base in Antarctica so she could have first baby ever to be born on the continent. In doing so, the Argentine government believed this would give them an ‘undisputable’ claim on the land, but the claim is not recognized internationally. Maureen Weston, while in a rocking chair marathon, didn’t sleep for 18 days and 17 hours. Don’t try this at home or even with friends. The Chia Pet® is the registered trademark belonging to Joseph Enterprises, Inc., the manufacturer and originator of the Chia Pet. The name was first used on September 8, but the idea of growing plants around clay and other materials has been around forever. The e.p.t. pregnancy test was available over the counter. Previously, there was an ancient Egyptian test that was right about 2 out of 3 times, involving peeing on barley and wheat, that could even tell the sex of the children. Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1977: $125,000 |
The HabitEverything Star Wars, Disco dancing, watching Roots on ABC |
1st Appearances & 1977’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and PresentsAtari 2600 Console, Star Wars Toys, Chai Pets, Slime, Skateboards |
Best Film Oscar WinnerRocky (presented in 1977) |
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1977A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion |
Broadway ShowsMummenschanz (Poetic Art) Opened on March 30, 1977 and closed on April 20, 1980 |
The Bomb (Television)Larry Linville quit CBS’s popular TV Show M*A*S*H |
1977 Most Popular TV Shows1. Laverne & Shirley (ABC) |
1977 Billboard Number One SongsNovember 13 – January 7, 1977: January 8 – January 14: January 15 – January 21: January 22 – January 28: January 29 – February 4: February 5 – February 18: February 19 – February 25: February 26 – March 4: March 5 – March 25: March 26 April 8: April 9 – April 15: April 16 – April 22: April 23 – April 29: April 30 – May 6: May 7 – May 13: May 14 – May 20: May 21- June 11: June 11 – June 17: June 18 – June 24: June 25 – July 1: July 2- July 8: July 9 – July 15: July 16 – July 22: July 23 – July 29: July 30 – August 19: August 20 – September 30: October 1 – October 14: October 15 – December 23: December 24, 1977 – January 13, 1978: |
SportsWorld Series Champions: New York Yankees |
More 1977 Facts & History Resources:Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com) |
