Historical Events
- Violence erupts in Soweto, South Africa, again and the police make at least 146 arrests
Famous Birthdays
- Hayden Foxe, Australian soccer defender (11 caps; Sanfrecce Hiroshima, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Leeds United), born in Sydney, Australia
Jason Mraz (46 years old)
American singer-songwriter ("I'm Yours"; "Have It All"), born in Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Miguel Ángel Angulo, Spanish footballer
1977 Highlights
About June 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Got To Give It Up (Pt. I) - Marvin Gaye
- #1 Song: Show You The Way To Go - Jacksons