What Happened on December 26, 1977

Historical Events

  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Deaths

  • Howard Hawks, American director and producer (Rio Bravo, Scarface, The Big Sleep), dies at 81
  • Ivan Rezak, Czech composer, dies at 53
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights

About December 26, 1977

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom), Christmas Day (Canada, United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
  • UK #1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings