Historical Events
- The 'Committee of 10' formed by prominent Soweto residents, issues a programme for the election of a new community board to have total autonomy in Soweto, South Africa
- USSR performs underground nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Barton, English actress (Eastenders), born in Portsmouth, England
- Martin Laursen, Danish footballer (A.C. Milan), born in Fårvang, Denmark
- Rebecca St. James, Australian Christian pop rock singer, born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Gena Branscombe, Canadian pianist and composer, dies at 95
- Hans-Otto Borgmann, German film score composer under the Third Reich, dies at 75
- Karac Plant, son of Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant, dies of respiratory failure at 6
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About July 26, 1977
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 25 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
