Historical Events
Sports History
Tracy Austin at age 14 years, 8 months, 20 days, becomes the youngest female to play in the US Open, beating German Heidi Eisterlehner 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in a 1st round match
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Aamir Ali, Indian television actor
- Aaron Schobel, American football defensive end (Pro Bowl 2006, 07; Buffalo Bills), born in Harris County, Texas
- David Albelda, Spanish soccer midfielder (51 caps; Valencia CF 351 games), born in La Pobla Llarga, Spain
- Kathleen de León (Jones), Filipina-Australian actress, dancer, and singer (Hi-5, 1998-2006), born in Manila, Philippines
- Shoshana Bean, American stage actress
Famous Deaths
- Ethel Waters, American actress (Beulah), singer ("Stormy Weather"), dies at 80
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About September 1, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Best Of My Love - The Emotions
#1 Song: Way Down - Elvis Presley
