What Happened on January 19, 1977

Historical Events

Banks Elected

Ernie Banks elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

  • Snow falls in Miami, Florida. This is the only time in the history of the city that snowfall has occurred. It also fell in the Bahamas.
  • US President Ford pardons Iva Toguri D'Aquino (Tokyo Rose)
  • World's largest crowd gathering - the Hindu Kumbh Mela in India attracts a then record 15 million people
1977 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Annie Miller, American tennis player (1995 Darmstadt Germany), born in Midland, Michigan
  • Cocco [Makishi Satoko], Japanese pop singer, born in Naha, Japan
  • Lauren, Cameroonian footballer, born in Kribi, Cameroon
  • Nicole [Denisse Laval Soza], Chilean pop singer and guitarist, born in Chile
  • Taliesin Jaffe, American actor (Willy-Hail to the Chief), born in Venice, California
Born in 1977

Famous Divorces

Martin Scorsese

American film director Martin Scorsese (34) divorces Julia Cameron (28) after 1 year of marriage

1977 Highlights

About January 19, 1977

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Wish - Stevie Wonder
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul