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
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
- #1 Song: Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
- #1 Song: I Don't Want To Talk About It/First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart