Born in December 1977 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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December 1977 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in December 1977

• December 4, 1977: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, Central African Republic president, crowns himself Emperor. This marked a shift from a republic to an empire, consolidating Bokassa's power and leading to international condemnation.
• December 6, 1977: South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, unrecognized by other countries. This was part of South Africa's apartheid policy, creating nominally independent homelands for Black South Africans, which were not recognized internationally.
• December 10, 1977: Malcolm Fraser's Liberal/National Country Coalition government re-elected in Australia. This election resulted in a reduced majority for the government and the resignation of Labor Party leader Gough Whitlam, replaced by Bill Hayden.
• December 13, 1977: University of Evansville basketball team plane crash in Indiana, killing 29. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 14 team members and their head coach, Bob Watson, leaving a lasting impact on the university and the sport.
• December 18, 1977: SA de Transport Aérien Flight 730 crashes in Madeira, killing 36. This aviation disaster involved a charter flight from Zurich to Madeira, with many fatalities due to drowning inside the sinking aircraft.
• December 19, 1977: Mw 5.9 Bob–Tangol earthquake in Iran, killing 584 and injuring 1,000. This natural disaster caused significant loss of life and injuries in Iran, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
• December 20, 1977: Djibouti and Vietnam join the United Nations. This marked a significant expansion of the UN membership, bringing the total number of member states to 150.
• December 22, 1977: Grain elevator explosion in Westwego, Louisiana, kills 36. This industrial accident resulted in numerous fatalities and underscored the need for safety measures in grain handling facilities.