Historical figures in 1977
The atlas holds 20 people and 32 moments here, in 1977. The most recorded lives are Elvis Presley, Jimmy Carter and Jorge Luis Borges. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Educators.
Notable people
Elvis Presley
in 1977
5 moments here
American singer and actor Elvis Aaron Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in Memphis,…
Jimmy Carter
in 1977
4 moments here
James Earl Carter Jr. was an American naval officer, Georgia state senator and governor, the 39th president of the United States, and a…
Jorge Luis Borges
in 1977
3 moments here
Argentine writer, poet, essayist, translator, lecturer, librarian, and critic. Borges was born in Buenos Aires, lived in Switzerland and Spain during…
Fidel Castro
in 1977
2 moments here
Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…
Freddie Mercury
in 1977
2 moments here
Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…
Prince
in 1977
2 moments here
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, and filmmaker associated with the Minneapolis sound.…
Charlie Chaplin
in 1977
1 moment here
English actor, comedian, director, writer, producer and composer whose screen persona, the Tramp, became an international icon.…
Steve Jobs
in 1977
1 moment here
Steven Paul Jobs was an American entrepreneur, inventor, and executive who co-founded Apple, founded NeXT, and led Pixar.…
Mikhail Gorbachev
in 1977
1 moment here
Soviet and Russian politician who led the Soviet Union from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991.…
Pope Benedict XVI
in 1977
1 moment here
Joseph Alois Ratzinger (1927–2022), Pope Benedict XVI, was a German Catholic theologian, archbishop, cardinal, prefect of the Congregation for the…
Hugo Chávez
in 1977
1 moment here
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías was a Venezuelan army officer and politician who led the failed February 1992 coup attempt, became president of Venezuela in…
Shinzo Abe
in 1977
1 moment here
Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2020.…
Robin Williams
in 1977
1 moment here
Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian, born in Chicago and raised in Illinois, Michigan, and California.…
Benazir Bhutto
in 1977
1 moment here
Pakistani political leader who served twice as prime minister, from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.…
Golda Meir
in 1977
1 moment here
Golda Meir was an Israeli political leader who served as Israel’s prime minister from 1969 to 1974.…
Wangarĩ Maathai
in 1977
1 moment here
Kenyan environmentalist, democracy activist, academic, founder of the Green Belt Movement, parliamentarian, and the first African woman awarded the…
Liu Xiaobo
in 1977
1 moment here
Chinese literary critic, writer, professor, human-rights activist, and 2010 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.…
Ayrton Senna
in 1977
1 moment here
Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna da Silva was a three-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.…
Maryam Mirzakhani
in 1977
1 moment here
Iranian mathematician whose work transformed the study of hyperbolic surfaces, moduli spaces, and dynamics.…
Raisa Gorbacheva
in 1977
1 moment here
Soviet and Russian activist, philanthropist, lecturer, and public figure; wife of Mikhail Gorbachev.…
Moments
- 1977 Graduation from Colégio Rio Branco Ayrton Senna
- 1977 President of the Oxford Union Benazir Bhutto
- 1977 African diplomatic tour Fidel Castro
- 1977 Army transfer to Anzoátegui Hugo Chávez
- 1977 Travel in France Jorge Luis Borges
- 1977 Travel in Italy Jorge Luis Borges
- 1977 Travel in Switzerland Jorge Luis Borges
- 1977 Begins study at Jilin University Liu Xiaobo
- 1977 Second visit to France Mikhail Gorbachev
- 1977 Move to Sausalito for For You Prince
- 1977 Sound 80 demo session Prince
- 1977 Returns to France with Mikhail Gorbachev Raisa Gorbacheva
- 1977 Los Angeles comedy-club work Robin Williams
- 1977 Seikei University graduation Shinzo Abe
- 1977 Algeria and Libya visits Fidel Castro
- 1977 Performed at Madison Square Garden Freddie Mercury
- 1977 Apple II debut at West Coast Computer Faire Steve Jobs
- 1977 Geneva official visit Jimmy Carter
- 1977 London and Newcastle visit Jimmy Carter
- 1977 Birth in Tehran Maryam Mirzakhani
- 1977 Episcopal consecration Pope Benedict XVI
- 1977 Final concert Elvis Presley
- 1977 Omaha concert Elvis Presley
- 1977 Rapid City concert Elvis Presley
- 1977 Earls Court Jubilee concerts Freddie Mercury
- 1977 First Green Belt tree planting Wangarĩ Maathai
- 1977 Death at Graceland Elvis Presley
- 1977 Last public appearance Elvis Presley
- 1977 Address during Sadat visit Golda Meir
- 1977 Dies at Manoir de Ban Charlie Chaplin
- 1977 Tehran state visit Jimmy Carter
- 1977 Warsaw official visit Jimmy Carter