What happened in November 1977?
The top front-page story of each day in November 1977, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Nov 1🎭 Joffrey Ballet Premieres – The Joffrey Ballet premiered 'Tarantella,' a new production, reinforcing its repertoire with a Balanchine duet at City Center.
- Nov 2📈 Carter Signs Wage Bill – President Carter signed a bill raising minimum wage by 45% by 1981, aiming to boost the economy by $9 billion.
- Nov 3🔬 Life Form Discovered – Scientists report a new form of life predating higher organisms, a 'third kingdom' of cells that digest carbon dioxide.
- Nov 4🏛️ U.S. and Congo Resume Ties – The U.S. has reopened its embassy in the Congo after a 12-year break in diplomatic relations, marking a significant step in international relations.
- Nov 5🌋 Etna Eruption Continues – Mount Etna erupted, sending lava streams down its slopes. Scientists predict the activity may last over a week.
- Nov 6🎨 Dance Performance Debuts – Laura Dean's dance piece 'Song' features ornate costumes, marking a shift from her earlier minimalist works.
- Nov 7🌊 Dam Breaks in Georgia – An earthen dam collapsed in Toccoa, Georgia, releasing a 35-foot wall of water and resulting in at least 37 fatalities.
- Nov 8🌊 Dam Break Toll Rises – The search continues for victims after a dam break in Toccoa, Georgia, resulted in at least 38 fatalities and widespread destruction.
- Nov 9🔭 New Solar System Object – Astronomers discovered a mysterious object between Saturn and Uranus, potentially the solar system's 10th planet or a new class of asteroid.
- Nov 10🌊 Flood Damage Assessment – Flooding in New York caused millions in damages as waters receded, prompting cleanup efforts by homeowners and officials.
- Nov 11🍷 Vintage Wine Discovery – A rare collection of 19th-century French wines was found in an Albany mansion's cellar, sealed for over 75 years.
- Nov 12🎭 Boston Ballet Season Opens – The Boston Ballet began its 14th season at the Music Hall, promising a blend of new and classic performances in a remodeled venue.
- Nov 13🌍 Ethiopian Identity Papers – Ethiopia plans to issue special identity papers for 'genuine revolutionary patriots' to combat political opposition.
- Nov 14🌌 Galaxy's Speed Discovered – Scientists found the Milky Way galaxy is moving through space at over a million miles per hour, using measurements from cosmic background radiation.
- Nov 15🌍 Spanish Language Celebration – King Juan Carlos of Spain opens a yearlong celebration marking the 1000th anniversary of the first written Spanish language.
- Nov 16🏛️ Princess Anne's Birth – Princess Anne gave birth to a son, her first child, who is fifth in line to the British throne, marking a significant royal milestone.
- Nov 17🔬 Solar Power Station Built – Europe's first electricity-producing solar power station will be built in Italy, marking a significant step in renewable energy.
- Nov 18⚡ Taiwan Opens Nuclear Plant – Taiwan's first nuclear power plant began generating electricity, marking a significant step in the country's energy development.
- Nov 19🔥 Women's Rights Torch – A torch symbolizing women's rights arrived in Houston, marking the opening of the National Women's Conference with 2,000 delegates in attendance.
- Nov 20🎭 – The iconic play 'Mousetrap' opened in London, marking a significant cultural moment in theater history.
- Nov 21🌪️ Cyclone Death Toll – At least 670 people died in a cyclone that swept the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, announced officials.
- Nov 22🌍 New Vaccine Approved – The FDA approved a new vaccine for pneumonia, aimed at protecting older adults and those with chronic illnesses.
- Nov 23✈️ Concorde Service Begins – Concorde airliners from London and Paris initiated trial passenger service to Kennedy International Airport after a long delay.
- Nov 24🌍 Severe Quake Rocks Argentina – A powerful earthquake jolted western Argentina, killing at least 70 people and injuring hundreds, with thousands of homes destroyed.
- Nov 25🏺 Tomb of Philip II Found – A tomb uncovered in Greece is confirmed to be that of King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great.
- Nov 26🔬 Energy from Molten Rock – Scientists explore molten rock beneath Western states, potentially holding 500 to 1,000 times more energy than U.S. consumption.
- Nov 27🌍 Iran Gains World Cup – Iran qualifies for the World Cup in Argentina, marking its first appearance in soccer's premier event after defeating Australia 1-0.
- Nov 28🌳 1,000-Year-Old Cypress Found – Chinese botanists claim to have discovered a giant cypress tree in Tibet, believed to be at least 1,000 years old.
- Nov 29🌪️ Cyclone Death Toll 20,000 – The death toll from the cyclone and tidal wave that struck India's Andhra Pradesh state has reached 20,000, with over 2 million homeless.
- Nov 30🌍 Carter's Foreign Trip – President Carter's upcoming foreign trip is set for late next month, regardless of Congress's energy legislation progress.
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