Historical Events
- Bloody riots in Soweto, South Africa
- HCC, Hobby Computer Club, forms in Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Joe Garland, American big band jazz saxophonist, arranger, and composer (In the Mood; Serenade To A Savage), dies at 73
- Stanley Adams, American character actor (Star Trek - "Cyrano Jones"; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Lilies of the Field), commits suicide at 62
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About April 27, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Southern Nights - Glen Campbell
#1 Song: Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba
