What Happened on January 22, 1977

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
Born in 1977

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

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