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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