Historical Events
- Russian nuclear sub "Artika" is 1st to North Pole
- Thomas Wessinghage, Harald Hudak, Michael Lederer and Karl Fleschen walk world record 4x1500m (14:38.8)
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Jake Patellis, American actor (Paul Bowman-Good Life), born in Santa Clarita, California
- Nathan Deakes, Australian race walker (50k WR 3:35.47 2006; World C'ship gold 2007; Olympic bronze 2004), born in Geelong, Australia
- Tarja Turunen, Finnish heavy metal and classical soprano (Nightwish), born in Kitee, Finland
Thierry Henry (46 years old)
French soccer forward (123 caps; Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal 254 games, FC Barcelona, NY Red Bulls) and manager (Monaco, France U/21), born in Les Ulis, France
- William Gallas, French footballer, born in Asnières-sur-Seine, France
Famous Deaths
- Petros John Petridis, Greek composer (Isotope Suite), dies at 86
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About August 17, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Best Of My Love - The Emotions
#1 Song: Angelo - Brotherhood Of Man
