Historical Events
- Christian-democrats win Belgium parliamentary election
- Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart's musical "I Love My Wife" opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 857 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Pascal de Vries, Dutch soccer player (FC Twente), born in Hengelo, Netherlands
- Phil Jamieson, Australian singer (Grinspoon), born in Hornsby, New South Wales
- Sizzla Kalonji [Miguel Orlando Collins], Jamaican reggae musician, born in Kingston, Jamaica
Famous Deaths
- Marjorie Gateson, American actress (One Man's Family), dies at 86
- William Cardinal Conway, Northern Irish clergyman (b. 1913)
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About April 17, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
#1 Song: Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba
