Historical Events
- $1.5-million Serge Lepage dress exhibited, Paris
- Mini-series "Roots" premieres on ABC
Famous Deaths
- Bernard "Toots" Shor, New York restaurateur (Toot's Shor's Restaurant), dies at 73
- Dick Burnett, American musician ("Man of Constant Sorrow"), dies at 93
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About January 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Car Wash - Rose Royce
#1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
