Historical Events
- Benin adopts its constitution
- Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren and 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in the Netherlands, children released May 27, siege ends June 11
Event of Interest
US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrongdoers H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman & John Mitchell
Famous Birthdays
Richard Ayoade (46 years old)
English comedian, actor and director (The IT Crowd), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Joe Stydahar, American NFL player and coach (Chicago Bears), dies at 65
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About May 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
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
