Timeline of the Seventies, 1977

This is a list of important events the occured during 1977. Exact dates are listed when known.

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  • Egyptian president visits Israel
    President Anwar al-Sadat was the first Arab country to visit and acknowledge Israel's right to exist. This began the long peace process in the region.

  • Neutron bomb funding began
    The Neutron bomb was an atomic weapon designed to spread radiation to kill people and leave buildings intact.

  • Red Dye No. 2 isbanned
    It was found to cause cancer, so it's use was discontinued, but led to a red dye scare.

  • MRI is first used
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to map the brain and other parts of the body.

  • Son of Sam murderer arrested
    His arrest ended a 12 month long killing spree. He was clinically paranoid and believed the 1000 year old spirit of a black dog named Sam ordered him to kill people.

  • Treaty to signover Panama Canal passed
    Control was given back to the country of Panama on December 31, 1999.

  • The first Concorde SST leaves from New York City
    Despite design setbacks and environmental protests, a flight route was established between New York and Pairs.

  • Alaskan pipeline is completed

  • New York City blackout
    July 13th saw a 25 hour blackout in the city, resulting in widespread looting.

  • Carter halts development of B-1 bomber

  • Airline Disaster
    The worst air disaster in history. Two 747's collide at airport in Tenerife, Canary Islands killing nearly 600 people

  • First black Miss Universe crowned
    On July 16th, Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad & Tobago becomes the first black woman in the pageant's 26-year history to win the coveted crown.

  • Neutron Bomb Funding Began
    The Neutron bomb was an atomic weapon designed to spread radiation to kill people and leave buildings intact.

  • Treaty to signover Panama Canal passed
    Control was given back to the country of Panama on December 31, 1999.

  • President Carter Pardons VietNam Draft Dodgers
    President Jimmy Carter officially pardons all those who avoided the draft during the Vietnam war.

  • Legoinnaire's Disease Source Identified
    Legionnaire's Disease, which was affecting people in 1976, was identified as a bacterium by scientists on January 18, 1977.

  • First Woman Episcopal Priest Ordained
    First woman Episcopal priest ordained on January 1.

  • Nuclear-Proliferation Pact Signed
    On September 21, 1977, The Nuclear-Proliferation Pact was signed by 15 countries, including the United States and the then, USSR, which was to "curb" the spread of nuclear weapons.

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