Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Turnberry: Tom Watson wins second of 5 Open titles by a stroke from Jack Nicklaus; pair play together in final 2 rounds; separate themselves from field under rare clear skies, remembered as the "Duel in the Sun"
Famous Birthdays
- Ben McAdoo, American football coach (New York Giants, 2016-7), born in Homer City, Pennsylvania
- Isaac Brock, American musician and songwriter (Modest Mouse), born in Helena, Montana
Famous Deaths
Alice Paul (1885-1977)
American suffragist (National Woman's Party), dies at 92
- Loren Eiseley, American anthropologist and natural science writer (The Unexpected Universe), and poet (Another Kind of Autumn), dies of cardiac arrest at 69
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About July 9, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day
#1 Song: So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate
