What Happened on March 3, 1977

Historical Events

  • Ice Pairs Champs at Tokyo won by Irina Rodnina/Alexandr Zaitsev (URS)
  • Islanders allow Red Wings only 11 shots on goal
  • Libyan Socialist Arabs People's Republic forms
  • Men's Figure Skating Champions in Tokyo won by Vladimir Kovalev (USSR)
  • World Ladies' Figure Skating Championship in Tokyo won by Linda Fratianne (USA)
1977 History

Famous Birthdays

Ronan Keating (47 years old)

Irish pop singer (Boyzone - "Words"; "No Matter What"; solo -"When You Say Nothing At All"), radio host, and television personality, born in Bayside, Dublin, Ireland

Born in 1977

Famous Deaths

  • Percy Marmont, British actor (Secret Agent, Lisbon, Captain Apache), dies at 93
1977 Highlights

About March 3, 1977

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born") - Barbra Streisand
  • UK #1 Song: When I Need You - Leo Sayer