Historical Events
- 27th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Ascent" wins the Golden Bear
We Must Believe in Magic
Crystal Gayle releases best-selling album "We Must Believe in Magic" featuring worldwide hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" (1st platinum album by a female country music artist)
Event of Interest
IRS reveals US President Jimmy Carter paid no taxes in 1976
- Josiah Mutabuzi Isaya Kibira is the first African to be elected president of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Famous Birthdays
- Cas Jansen, Dutch actor, born in Badhoevedorp, Netherlands
- Dimosthenis Dikoudis, Greek basketball player
Famous Deaths
- André-Gilles Fortin, Canadian politician, dies in car crash at 33
1977 Highlights
About June 24, 1977
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 9 months and 5 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