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June 8, 1977

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Headlines from June 8, 1977

UGANDAREPORTSAMIN IS FLYING TO LONDON

By Joseph B. Treaster

Air traffic controllers and policemen in capital cities across Eur on lookout for unidentified plane reptd by Uganda Radio to be carrying Pres Idi Amin to Commonwealth conf in London, despite warnings he was not welcome; map (M)

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SENATE VOTES SHIFT IN FUNDS FOR HOUSING TO THE OLDER CITIES

By Martin Tolchin

Sen enacts new urban aid formula that would shift spending millions of dollars from Sunbelt to older cities of Northeast and middle West; aid formula is contained in measure authorizing 3-yr continuance of Fed housing programs that now goes to Sen-HR conference; Sen Harrison A Williams, sponsor of amendment, comments (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 8, 1977, covering June 8, 1977.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

    Rumours

    Fleetwood Mac

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    16
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl by The Beatles

    The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl

    The Beatles

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    4
  3. 3
    Album cover for Hotel California by Eagles

    Hotel California

    Eagles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    25
  4. 4
    Album cover for Rocky by Soundtrack

    Rocky

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    15
  5. 5
    Album cover for Commodores by Commodores

    Commodores

    Commodores

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    11

Notable Births

Kanye West

1977Kanye West, American rapper, producer, director, and fashion designer[†]

Ye is an American rapper, singer and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop, he is known for his varying musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. He is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, though his artistic achievements are frequently overshadowed by his controversial public persona.

Historical Context for June 8, 1977

In 1977, the world population was approximately 4,217,863,796 people[†]