Wednesday, July 13, 1977

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The Headlines

Carter Asks Senate Unit to Waive Deadline on Lance's Sale of Stock

#1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Da Doo Ron Ron

Shaun Cassidy

#1 at the box office

Star Wars †

$2,291,696

The must-have

Star Wars Action Figures

On This Day

• Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.

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• Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.

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You Share a Birthday With

• 1841 (1851)
• Harrison Ford (1942)
• Wole Soyinka (1934)
• Patrick Stewart (1940)
• Pope Clement X (1590)

Slang

Tech Check

Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore PET & TRS-80.

Style of 1977

Silhouette: Deconstructed and ripped (Punk)

Material: Leather and safety pins

• Mohawks
• Graphic tees
• Studded belts

Cost of Living (1975)