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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.
5 avril : Joachim Yhombi-Opango devient le président de la République populaire du Congo (fin en 1979). 14 avril : Gérard Lambert rentre chez lui au guidon de sa mobylette, entre Rungis et Longjumeau il tomba en panne d'essence.
April 7 is the 97th day of the year (98th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 268 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 451 – Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town. [1]
Historical events in April 1977. Learn about 53 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in Apr 1977 or search by date or keyword.
What happened in April 1977. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Apr 1977 or search by date, day or keyword.
April 17 is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 258 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 1080 – Harald III of Denmark dies and is succeeded by Canute IV, who would later be the first Dane to be canonized.
1977 – German federal prosecutor Siegfried Buback is shot dead, along with his driver, by two members of the Red Army Faction. 1978 - Development of the neutron bomb is cancelled by US President Jimmy Carter. 1980 - The United States severs diplomatic relations with Iran.
