What Happened on February 2, 1977

Historical Events

  • Soviet Salyut 4 Space Station re-enters Earth's atmosphere
  • Toronto Maple Leafs Ian Turnbull scores 5 goals, NHL record for a defenseman

Famous Birthdays

  • Heather Martin (née Trotter), American gospel singer (Virtue), born in New Orleans. Louisiana
  • Libor Sionko, Czech soccer midfielder (41 caps; Sparta Prague, Austria Wien, F.C. Copenhagen), born in Ostrava, Czech Republic

Shakira (47 years old)

Colombian pop singer ("Whenever Wherever"; "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"), born in Barranquilla, Colombia


Born in 1977
1977 Highlights

About February 2, 1977

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Torn Between Two Lovers - Mary Macgregor
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul