What Happened on February 25, 1977

Historical Events

NBA Record

New Orleans' Pete Maravich sets NBA record for a guard with 68 points in a game

  • Oil tanker explosion west of Honolulu spills 31 million gallons
  • Soyuz 24 returns to Earth

Famous Birthdays

  • Josh Wolff, American footballer
  • Sarah Jezebel Deva][Jane], British gothic-metal singer (Cradle of Filth, 1994-2008; Angtoria, 2001-2011), born in London, England

Famous Deaths

  • Billy Coutu, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (Stanley Cup 1924; Montreal Canadiens; only player banned from NHL for life, attacked referee 1927), dies at 84
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights

About February 25, 1977

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: New Kid In Town - Eagles
  • UK #1 Song: When I Need You - Leo Sayer