What Happened on December 11, 1977

Historical Events

  • Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams, leaders of the group 'Peace People' (an organization dedicated to encouraging a peaceful resolution of 'the Troubles' in Northern Ireland) receive the Nobel Peace Prize

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Streit, Swiss ice hockey player, born in Englisberg, Switzerland

Famous Deaths

  • Bodi Rapp [Johanna Goetmakers], Dutch mezzo-soprano and teacher, dies at 1977
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights

About December 11, 1977

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
  • UK #1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings