What Happened on July 21, 1977

Historical Events

  • Libyan-Egyptian border fights
  • Sanjiva Reddy is elected sixth President of India unopposed

Election of Interest

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike loses general election

1977 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Allison Wagner, American swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Gainesville, Florida
  • David Dastmalchian, American actor (Prisoners; Animals; Ant-Man), born in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Jaime Murray, British actress (Hutle), born in London, England
  • Paul Casey, English golfer (Ryder Cup wins 2004, 06, 18; 3 PGA Tour titles, 13 European Tour titles; PGA C'ship 2020 runner-up), born in Cheltenham, England
  • Sarah Biasini, French actress, daughter of actress Romy Schneider, born in Gassin, France
Born in 1977

Famous Deaths

  • Lee Miller, American photographer (War correspondent for Vogue in WWII), dies at 70
1977 Highlights

About July 21, 1977

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

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