What Happened on June 12, 1977

Historical Events

JFK Presidential Library

Groundbreaking ceremony for John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts; architect I. M. Pei's design would take over 2 years to build

LPGA Championship

LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Bay Tree Plantation GC: Chako Higuchi of Japan wins her only LPGA major title by 3 from Pat Bradley, Sandra Post & Judy Rankin

Pippin

Stephen Schwartz's musical "Pippin", starring Ben Vereen; Irene Ryan, and Jill Clayburgh, and directed by Bob Fosse, closes at Imperial Theater, NYC, after 1944 performances, and 5 Tony Award wins


1977 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Kenny Wayne Shepherd [Brobst], American blues-rock guitarist, born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Born in 1977
1977 Highlights

About June 12, 1977

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
  • UK #1 Song: Lucille - Kenny Rogers