The year 1977 was the year of the snake. These animals represent the Chinese zodiac.
1947 was the year of the Pig.
1976 was the year of the dragon.
The snake
Jan 1st - Jan 30 was still the year of the Rabbit. Jan 31st - Dec 31st is the year of the Dragon
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1972 was the rat.
It is the year of the Fire Dragon (Jan 13, 1976 - Feb 17, 1977).
The animal year, according to Chinese culture, for 1975 was The Year of the Rabbit.
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1981 was the rooster.
Jan 1st - Jan 30 was still the year of the Rabbit. Jan 31st - Dec 31st is the year of the Dragon
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1966 was the horse.
The animal for the 2002 chinese year was the horse.
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1940 was the dragon.
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1967 is the sheep.
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 1971 was the pig.
The animal that represented the Chinese New Year in 2003 was the sheep.