Bobby Deerfield
Pacino stars as a race-car driver in Bobby Deerfield, directed by Sydney Pollack, and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor
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Explore 142 historical events and records for United States of America in 1977.
Historical records for United States of America in 1977
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Bobby Deerfield
Pacino stars as a race-car driver in Bobby Deerfield, directed by Sydney Pollack, and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Works in the State Department during the Carter administration, as an intern in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed Chief Executive Officer, President, and then Chairman of G.D. Searle & Company, a worldwide pharmaceutical company based in Skokie, Illinois
COBE
Mather begins leading work that develops into the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite mission
Cuba Investigation Scope
The committee included possible Cuban government, pro-Castro, and anti-Castro connections within its renewed investigation of the Kennedy assassination.
Death of Maria Callas
Death of Maria Callas
Departure
Leaves Eagles after touring behind Hotel California and is replaced by Timothy B. Schmit.
Dictabelt Evidence
Examines acoustical evidence later used in the probable conspiracy finding.
Eagles
Joins Eagles as bassist and vocalist, replacing Randy Meisner after earlier work with Poco.
Election
Defeats Gerald Ford by 297 electoral votes to Fords 240
Election
Defeats Gerald Ford by 297 electoral votes to 240
Emmy Award Maude Actress
Bea Arthur received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for playing the outspoken title character in Maude.
Equus
Directs "Equus"
Eraserhead
Makes his feature directing debut with Eraserhead, an independently produced surrealist film.
Firearms Evidence Review
Reviews ballistic evidence connected with the assassination.
Genesis
Joins Genesis as touring drummer, allowing Phil Collins to sing lead on stage.
Georgetown University
Appointed to Georgetown Universitys Center for Strategic and International Studies
Golden Record Audio Production
Produces and sequences the audio selections prepared for the Voyager Golden Record.
Golden Record Committee Leadership
Leads the committee selecting the images, sounds, music and messages carried on the Voyager Golden Record.
Golden Record Creative Direction
Serves as creative director for the Voyager Golden Record, helping shape its sounds, greetings and presentation.
Golden Record Greetings
Organises spoken greetings in many languages for inclusion on the Voyager Golden Record.
Golden Record Music Curation
Advises on world-music selections chosen to represent human culture on the Voyager Golden Record.
Golden Record Scientific Design
Helps design the scientific information and playback concepts placed on the Voyager Golden Record cover.
Golden Record Visual Design
Develops visual material and presentation for the images carried on the Voyager Golden Record.
Health of Ferdie Pacheo
Alis doctor Ferdie Pacheco advises Ali to retire after beginning to see signs of Alis reflexes slowing down
Health of Muhammad Ali
Alis doctor Ferdie Pacheco advises Ali to retire after beginning to see signs of Alis reflexes slowing down
HSCA Investigation
Works as a committee investigator on Kennedy assassination leads.
HSCA Records Request for Sturgis
The House Select Committee on Assassinations sought agency records concerning Sturgis, his aliases, Cuban activities, and associations.
Legal Dispute
Settles legal disputes with Mike Appel, allowing him to resume recording with the E Street Band.
Life in the Fast Lane
Contributes the guitar riff that becomes Life in the Fast Lane, one of the band's hardest-rocking songs.
Love You
The Beach Boys release the LP "Love You", a collection of 14 songs mostly written by Brian Wilson
Marita Lorenz Allegation
Marita Lorenz alleged that Sturgis had participated in events connected with a conspiracy to assassinate President Kennedy; investigators treated the claim as an allegation requiring examination.
Medical Evidence Review
Reviews autopsy, photographic and radiological evidence from the Kennedy case.
Miami Anti-Castro Allegations
Lorenz made allegations linking Sturgis, Oswald, and anti-Castro militants before the assassination; later investigators examined the claims without establishing them as fact.
Miami Safe House Allegation
Lorenz alleged that she saw Oswald with Sturgis and anti-Castro figures at a Miami safe house before the assassination; the account remained disputed.
New Kid in Town
Sings lead on New Kid in Town, a major single from Hotel California.
New York, New York
Directs, New York, New York
Operation 40 Allegation Review
Investigators examined claims linking Sturgis with Operation 40 and considered whether those associations had any relevance to the Kennedy assassination.
Orlando Bosch House Allegation
Lorenz also alleged that she later saw Oswald with Sturgis and other Cuban militants at Orlando Bosch's house; investigators did not establish the claim as fact.
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