What Happened on June 23, 1977

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
Born in 1977
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

  • US #1 Song: Got To Give It Up (Pt. I) - Marvin Gaye
  • UK #1 Song: Show You The Way To Go - Jacksons