The world in
1977
In 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland home at age 42, Star Wars topped the box office, and “Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart led the charts.
Music
The #1 song of 1977 was “Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart.
Movies
The biggest movie of 1977 was Star Wars.
Events
- Elvis Presley died at his Graceland home at age 42
- The Apple II personal computer went on sale
- NASA launched the Voyager 1 and 2 space probes
Prices
- Gallon of gas: ~$0.62
- Postage stamp: $0.13
Who led
US President: Jimmy Carter.
Notable birth
Roger Federer was born in 1977.
Fun fact
Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' became one of the best-selling albums ever.
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About the data
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