What Happened on July 8, 1977

Historical Events

  • Sabra Starr finishes longest recorded belly dance (100 hrs)

Famous Birthdays

  • Milo Ventimiglia, American actor (Gilmore Girls, This is Us), born in Anaheim, California
  • Wang Zhizhi, Chinese basketball center (China's first NBA player; Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, Miami Heat; CBA MVP 2000 Bayi Rockets), born in Beijing, China
Born in 1977

Famous Weddings

Mike Ditka

American NFL coach Mike Ditka (37) weds second wife Diana Trantham in Dallas County, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Rie Cramer, Dutch writer and illustrator, dies at 89
1977 Highlights

About July 8, 1977

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day
  • UK #1 Song: So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate