Historical Events
- 10th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at El Cortez Hotel
- Flash flood hits Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kills 80 and causes $350 million damage
- The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind control experiments
Famous Birthdays
- Alessandro dos Santos, Brazilian-born Japanese footballer
- Kiki Musampa, Congolese footballer (Manchester City), born in Kinshasa, Zaire
Famous Deaths
- Carter DeHaven, American actor (Courage, Great Dictator), dies at 90
- Gary Kellgren, American music producer who co-founded The Record Plant studios, drowns in a swimming pool, along with his girlfriend, at 38
1977 Highlights
About July 20, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Looks Like We Made It - Barry Manilow
- #1 Song: I Feel Love - Donna Summer