Born in 1977 (Shōwa 52 / 昭和52年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Snake — 巳 (み)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丁巳
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1977 Events
Politics & Economy
- JAL Hijacking (Dacca) - September 28, Red Army hijacked plane. Criminals released through extra-legal measures
- Fukuda Takeo Cabinet formed - Succeeded Miki cabinet
- 200 nautical mile exclusive fishing zone - Change in fishing order. Hit North Pacific fishing
Society & Lifestyle
- Oh Sadaharu hits world record 756th home run - September 3, surpassed Hank Aaron
- Elvis Presley dies - August 16, sudden death at young age of 42
- Prefab housing spreads - Industrialized housing from manufacturers expanded
- Home game consoles begin spreading - Video games appeared
- “Star Wars” released in Japan - Huge hit through next year
Sports & Entertainment
- Oh Sadaharu becomes first People’s Honor Award recipient - For achieving world home run record
- Gushiken Yoko makes consecutive defenses - Led boxing popularity
- Pink Lady phenomenon - “Wanted” and “UFO” became huge hits
- “Do As You Please” wins Record Grand Prize - Sawada Kenji won
- Candies announces disbandment - “I want to return to being an ordinary girl”
School Enrollment & Graduation Chart
※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence
※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier