Historical Events
- East German sprinter Marlies Göhr sets world record for 100m (10.88) in Dresden, Germany
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Hometown favourite Virginia Wade beats Betty Stöve of the Netherlands 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Famous Birthdays
- Birgit Schuurman, Dutch singer and actress, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Jerome Iginla, Canadian Hockey HOF right wing (Olympic gold 2002, 10; World C'ship gold 1997; World Cup gold 2004; Art Ross Trophy 2002 Calgary Flames), born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Jessica Meir, American NASA astronaut and marine biologist, born in Caribou, Maine
- Keigo Hayashi, Japanese music artist (Flow), born in Tokyo, Japan
Liv Tyler (46 years old)
American actress and daughter of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler (Heavy; Armageddon; Lord of the Rings), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- (Robert) "Baby Boy" Warren, American blues singer and guitarist, dies of a heart attack at 57
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About July 1, 1977
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti
#1 Song: So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate
