Historical Events
- 36 people are killed in Taksim Square, Istanbul, during the Labour Day celebrations.
- American golfer Debbie Austin wins the Birmingham Classic, the first of 5 LPGA Tour victories in a 4-month span
- American golfer Gene Littler wins the Houston Open, his 29th and final PGA title
- French runner Chantal Langlacé sets female world marathon record (2:35:15.4) in Oyarzun, Spain
1977 Highlights
About May 1, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hotel California - Eagles
- #1 Song: Free - Deniece Williams