Historical Events
- Amnesty International receives Erasmus-prize
Music History
British punk rock band the Sex Pistols play before a captive audience at Chelmsford Prison, Essex, England
- NASA publicly unveils space shuttle Enterprise in Palmdale, California, named after Star Trek Enterprise with cast attending
Ringo's Rotogravure
Polydor/Atlantic releases Ringo Starr' fifth studio album "Ringo's Rotogravure"
Famous Birthdays
- Jonathan Nichols, American dance skater (with partner Tami Tyler), born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Maile Misajon, American pop singer (Eden's Crush - "Get Over Yourself"), born in Long Beach, California
About September 17, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
#1 Song: Dancing Queen - Abba
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