Historical Events
- Anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody from his injuries after being beaten and tortured by police
Famous Birthdays
- 2 Chainz [Tauheed Epps], American rapper, born in College Park, Georgia
- David Thompson, English footballer, born in Birkenhead, England
- Grant Denyer, Australian television personality and TV Host, born in Coffs Harbour, Australia
- Idan Raichel, Israeli singer-songwriter, born in Kfar Saba, Israel
- James McCartney, British musician son of Paul & Linda McCartney, born in London, England
- Jeff Irwin, American rock and jazz bassist, born in Creve Coeur, Missouri
- Nathan Bracken, Australian cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 12 wickets; 116 ODIs, 174 wickets; NSW), born in Penrith, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Robert Lowell, American poet and pacifist (Lord Weary's Castle, Near the Ocean), dies at 60
- Steven Biko, South African anti-apartheid activist, dies in police custody at 30
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About September 12, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: Way Down - Elvis Presley
