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
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
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb
- #1 Song: I Feel Love - Donna Summer