Did this Happen in 1977?

Elvis Presley dies at his home in Graceland.

Star Wars is released.

UNICEF Concert is held at the United Nations General Assembly.

Volkswagen introduces the Rabbit.

The New York City blackout which lasted 25 hours, resulting in looting and other disorder.

Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.

Apple Computer is incorporated.

Jimmy Carter succeeds Gerald Ford as the 39th President of the United States.

Michael Jackson releases his first breakthrough album Off the Wall. It sells 7 million copies in the United States alone.

Iran hostage crisis begins: 3,000 Iranian radicals, mostly students, invade the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and take 90 hostages.

Meat Loaf releases the album Bat Out of Hell.

Actress and director, Angelina Jolie is born

Roots begins its phenomenally successful run on ABC.

McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.

The Big Ear radio telescope receives the "WOW!" Signal