Historical Events
Sports History
MLB Cleveland Indians fire manager Frank Robinson and replace him with Jeff Torborg
Event of Interest
Pope Paul VI makes 19th-cen bishop John Neumann 1st US male saint
- Red Sox set 3 game record of 16 HRs, all against Yanks
- US Open Golf, Southern Hills CC: Hubert Green shoots 2-under 278 to beat Lou Graham by 1 stroke
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Warrick, American NFL running back (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Veronika Vařeková, Czech supermodel
Famous Deaths
- Ali Shariati, Iranian sociologist (b. 1933)
- Geraldine Brooks [Stroock], American stage and screen actress (Brightower; Embraceable You; The Dumplings), dies of a heart attack at 51
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About June 19, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Got To Give It Up (Pt. I) - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Show You The Way To Go - Jacksons
