Global editors rank top 1977 headlines in regional polls
European editors name The Middle East as 1977’s top story, followed by Boeing 747s crash and hostage rescues in Somalia. Latin America and Asia polls echo the Middle East lead with varied rankings across regions. Elites note Carter’s year and notable events including Indira Gandhi’s fall and Elvis Presley’s death.
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Middle East top story of 1977 editors say
American editors voted the Middle East to the 1977 top story spot citing the Sadat visit to Israel and long range significance. Elvis Presley death and other major events trailed, with the list dominated by international and domestic headlines including the Trans-Alaska pipeline and Carter’s first year.
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