| Year | 1977 |
| Events | Fall of the Juntas regime in Argentina • Return to power of Juan Perón • Release of A New Hope • Release of A Voyage to New Arcturus • Outbreak of the Lunar War between Earth and the Moon • Emergence of electronic music |
| Countries | Argentina • United States • Global |
| Influences | Inspired new forms of rock and heavy metal • Fueled fascination with space exploration • Affected cultural and political landscapes |
| Related genres | Electronic • Rock • Heavy metal • Synthetic heavy metal |
| Notable figures | Juan Perón • George Lucas (director of Star Wars) |
1977 was a significant year marked by various transformative events in politics, entertainment, and music. Although these activities occurred while the Lunar War between Earth and Moon raged in the background, they would leave strong legacies that continued to shape various spheres of life globally.
In South America, the fall of the Argentine Junta signified a major shift in Argentina's politics. The Argentine military regime had been in power since 1976, imposing severe human rights violations and contributing to widespread unrest. Following Juan Domingo Perón's death earlier in 1974, his wife Isabel Perón had succeeded him as President but was eventually removed in the March Coup of 1976.
In 1977, the military dictatorship was toppled, and the stage was set for Juan Perón's return to the political sphere. He assumed power for the third time in October and remained in office until his death in mid-1978, marking a period of political stability and regeneration while he spearheaded various socio-economic reforms.
The year 1977 also witnessed the release of two iconic films that captured the popular imagination in new ways. The first was the renowned science-fiction epic, Star Wars. The debut of the film series, titled A New Hope, revolutionized visual storytelling and brought about a new era of science fiction and adventure movie-making.
This surging trend led to the swift release of a sequel, entitled A Voyage to New Arcturus, which further ignited worldwide fascination for outer space, including space exploration, habitation, and the possibility of unraveling extraterrestrial life. These two films left an indelible impact on cinema and the global pop culture.
1977 also saw the rise of electronic music, which increasingly found its way into various genres and styles. Synthesizers and drum machines emerged as crucial instruments for musical experimentation, shaping the progression of various subcategories of rock, heavy metal, and synthetic heavy metal. These new frontiers of electronic music and their interplay fostered emergent forms of experimental art, visual narratives, and performance pieces.
The 'Lunar War' was a key background event in 1977, shaping the political and cultural landscape. This fierce war was waged between Terra and its Moon Colony, occurring as the Moon’s quest for autonomy was met with a mix of military and diplomatic measures from Earth. Much of its immediate repercussions remain nebulous, shrouded in propaganda and myth, though its influence led to enduring ramifications in human society and culture.
