Timeline June 1977

Events in June 1977 13

• 1977 South Moluccan hostage crisis in the Netherlands Train and school siege by South Moluccan separatists South Moluccan militants seized a train and an elementary school in the Netherlands, demanding an independent Moluccan republic. Dutch marines stormed both sites after three weeks, ending the siege with several hostage and hijacker deaths.
• 1977 Crosby, Stills & Nash release CSN Just a Song Before I Go Their biggest hit single.
• 1977 French Open 1977 Men: Guillermo Vilas · Women: Mima Jaušovec
• 1977 Prince signs with Warner Bros. Creative control Signs at 19 with the right to produce his own records.
• 1977 Bob Marley releases Exodus Recorded in London exile With Jamming, Three Little Birds and One Love.
• 1977 First Macintosh team formed Jef Raskin starts Mac project at Apple Jef Raskin began work on what would become the Macintosh project at Apple Computer in June 1977, envisioning an affordable, easy-to-use computer for the masses.
• 1977 Trans-Alaska Pipeline opens Oil flows from Prudhoe Bay The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System opened on June 20, 1977, allowing oil to flow 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez. It was the largest privately funded construction project in history.
• 1977 Queen Elizabeth II celebrates Silver Jubilee Marking 25 years on the throne Street parties, beacons, and a thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral marked the 25th anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession. Millions across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth took part in celebrations throughout the year.
• 1977 Damned release debut punk album First UK punk LP The Damned released Damned Damned Damned on February 18, 1977, the first punk rock album released in the United Kingdom.
• 1977 Spain holds first free elections End of 41 years of Francoist rule Spain held its first democratic elections in 41 years on June 15, 1977, following the death of Francisco Franco. Adolfo Suárez's Union of Democratic Centre won the most seats.
• 1977 Soweto anniversary protests South Africa marks first anniversary South Africa marked the first anniversary of the Soweto uprising on June 16, 1977, with widespread protests and international pressure on the apartheid government.
• 1977 Elvis Presley's last concert Elvis gives his final concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
• 1977 Elvis's last concert The King performs for the final time Elvis Presley gave his final concert performance at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis on June 26, 1977. He died less than two months later. The concert was released posthumously as Elvis in Concert.