The 1977 Summer Universiade, also known as the IX Summer Universiade, took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympiako Stadio Athinas Spyros Louis in Athens, used in the 2004 Summer Olympics. ... The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes, by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). ... Position of Sofia in Bulgaria Coordinates: Country Bulgaria Province Sofia-City Mayor Boyko Borisov Area - City 1,310 km² - Land (?) km² - Water (?) km² Elevation 550 m Population - City (12 June 2006) 1,203,680 - Density 907/km² - Metro 1,326,377 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Website...