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April 6, 1977 (Wednesday) A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Iran, killing at least 348 people and destroying 2,100 homes. Hardest hit was the town of Naghan, where 202 people died. The quake came 15 days after a 7.0 tremor on March 22, near Bandar Abbas, that killed 167 people.
Apr 5 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site. Apr 6 Judge rules Beatles 1962 Hamburg album can be released. Apr 6 Kingdome opens, Seattle Mariners 1st game, loses to Angels 7-0. Apr 7 Consumer Product Safety Commission bans "TRIS" flame-retardant.
Historical events in April 1977. Learn about 52 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in Apr 1977 or search by date or keyword.
On April 28, 1977, Califano signed the Section 504 regulations unchanged. While the disability rights community would have to wait until the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act for more robust protections against discrimination, Section 504 was a significant victory. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the ADA.
Nov 9, 2017 · Hundreds of people arrived to the planned protest march in San Francisco on April 5, 1977, weighed down by backpacks bulging with food, medication, and basic supplies. Adults, teenagers, and...
1977 Major News Events in History. Star Wars opens in cinemas. First Apple II computers go on sale. TV Mini Series "Roots" is aired. First commercial flight Concord. Elvis Presley Dies at the age of 42. Roman Polanski is arrested and Charged. New York City Blackout lasts for 25 hours. Alaskan Oil Pipeline completed.
April 5 – Lee Eisenberg, screenwriter and producer; April 6 – Teddy Sears, actor; April 9 – Gerard Way, singer and frontman for My Chemical Romance; April 10 Bethany Hart, hammer thrower; Stephanie Sheh, voice actress; April 11 – Ron Nirenberg, politician, mayor of San Antonio, Texas (2017-present) April 12 – Sarah Jane Morris ...
