Historical Events
- Soviet figure skaters Sergei Shakrai & Marine Tcherkasova are 1st to perform a quadruple twist lift in Helsinki
Famous Birthdays
- Justin Gimelstob, American tennis player (Australian Open, French Open mixed doubles 1998; Hopman Cup 1997), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- Leandro Fresco, Argentine ambient-electronic musician, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Vince Carter, American basketball forward (8 x NBA All Star; NBA Rookie of the Year 1999, Toronto Raptors; Olympic gold 2000), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Margaret Hayes, American actress (Blackboard Jungle, Robert Montgomery Presents), dies from cancer and hepatitis at 60
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About January 26, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Car Wash - Rose Royce
#1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
