What Happened on August 14, 1977

Historical Events

  • 77,691 see NY Cosmos beat Fort Lauderdale Strikers 8-3 at Giants Stadium
  • PGA Championship Men's Golf, Pebble Beach: Lanny Wadkins wins his only major title in event's 1st sudden-death playoff with Gene Littler

Famous Birthdays

  • Juan Pierre, American baseball player, born in Mobile, Alabama

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander Luria, Russian neuropsychologist (Higher Cortical Functions in Man), dies at 75
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights

About August 14, 1977

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Best Of My Love - The Emotions
  • UK #1 Song: Angelo - Brotherhood Of Man