What Happened on May 21, 1977

Historical Events

Preakness Stakes

102nd Preakness: Jean Cruguet aboard Seattle Slew wins in 1:54.4

  • Albert Innaurato's stage comedy "Gemini" opens at the Little Theatre, NYC; runs for 1,819 performances
  • Electric Light Orchestra releases "Telephone Line" in the UK; it would peak in the Top 10 in the UK and US
  • Fire in hotel Duc de Brabant Brussels, kills 19

Musical Finale

Revival of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiddler on the Roof", starring Zero Mostel, closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 167 performances

  • San Diego Padres beat Mont Expos, 11-8, in 21 innings

#1 in the Charts

Stevie Wonder's single "Sir Duke", a tribute to Duke Ellington and other musical influences of Wonder's, begins a 3-week run at #1


1977 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Quinton Fortune, South African footballer, born in Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ricky Williams, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1998, U of Texas; Pro Bowl 2002, Miami Dolphins), born in San Diego, California
Born in 1977
1977 Highlights

About May 21, 1977

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts