What Happened on August 3, 1977

Historical Events

  • Radio Shack introduces the TRS-80 personal computer, within weeks thousands were ordered
  • United States Senate Hearing on MKULTRA.

Famous Birthdays

  • Óscar Pereiro, Spanish cyclist (Tour de France 2006 winner), born in Mos, Galicia, Spain

Tom Brady (46 years old)

American NFL quarterback (7 x Super Bowl 2001, 03, 04, 14, 17, 18 NE Patriots, TB Buccaneers 20; NFL MVP 2007, 10, 17; 14 x Pro Bowl), born in San Mateo, California

  • Tómas Lemarquis, Icelandic actor (Nói Albínói), born in Reykjavík, Iceland
Born in 1977

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Lunt, American actor (The Guardsman, Sally of the Sawdust), dies at 83
  • Makarios III [Michail Moeskos], Cypriot clergyman (Archbishop of Cyprus, 1950-77), and politician (1st President of Cyprus, 1966-74), dies of a heart attack at 63
1977 Highlights

About August 3, 1977

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

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