Famous Birthdays
- Hidetoshi Nakata, Japanese footballer, born in Kofu, Japan
- Jono Gibbes, New Zealand rugby union flanker (8 caps; Chiefs) and coach (Ulster, La Rochelle), born in Henderson, New Zealand
- Simone Menezes, Brazilian-Italian orchestra conductor, born in Brasilia, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Pascual Pérez, Argentine boxer (World flyweight champion 1954-60; Olympic gold Flyweight 1948), dies at 50
1977 Highlights
About January 22, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Wish - Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul