Historical Events
- 81st Boston Marathon: Canadian Jerome Drayton wins men's race in 2:14:46; American Miki Gorman takes her 2nd women's event in 2:48:33
Event of Interest
Alex Haley author of "Roots" awarded Pulitzer Prize
Side by Side by Sondheim
Musical revue "Side by Side by Sondheim" opens at Music Box, NYC; runs for 390 performances
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Michael Cristofer for "Shadow Box"
Famous Birthdays
- Dan LaCouture, American NHL hockey player, born in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Irene Steer, Welsh swimmer (Olympic gold GB 4 x 100m relay 1912), dies at 87
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About April 18, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
#1 Song: Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba
