Historical Events
- Canadian Open Golf (Peter Jackson Classic), Lachute GC: Judy Rankin wins by 3 strokes from Pat Meyers and Sandra Palmer
- The Senegalese Republican Movement (MRS) is founded
Event of Interest
Triple Crown champion Seattle Slew's 9-race win streak ends in the Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park, finishes 4th
Famous Deaths
- Hugh Le Caine, Canadian physicist and composer, dies at 63
- Mohammed al-Zahaby, Egyptian minister, murdered by Moslem extremists at 64
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About July 3, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day
- #1 Song: So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate