Historical Events
- Hotel Poland in Amsterdam destroyed by fire, 33 killed
- Mabel Murphy Smythe confirmed as ambassador to Rep of Cameroon
Famous Birthdays
- Choi Jeong-yoon, South Korean actress
- Dan Regan, American ska trombonist (Reel Big Fish), and craft brewer, born in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Iñigo Landaluze, Spanish cyclist
- Maggie Dixon, American college basketball coach (d. 2006)
- Paul Lynch, Irish writer (Booker Prize - "Prophet Song"), born in Limerick, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- James Jones, American novelist (Bad Blood, From Here to Eternity), dies at 55
- Walter Kraft, German organist and composer, dies at 71
1977 Highlights
About May 9, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: When I Need You - Leo Sayer
#1 Song: Free - Deniece Williams
