Historical Events
Sports History
Orioles forfeit to Blue Jays when mgr Earl Weaver pulls team off field in 5th citing hazardous condition (small tarpaulin on bullpen mound)
- revival of musical "Man of La Mancha" opens at Palace Theater, NYC; runs for 124 performances
- TV LA drama "CHiPs" debuts on NBC in US
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Meeting of Interest
US President Jimmy Carter meets with 15 record company executives
1977 History
Famous Birthdays
- Angela Aki, Japanese singer-songwriter, born in Itano, Tokushima, Japan
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (46 years old)
Nigerian writer (Half of a Yellow Sun), born in Enugu, Enugu State
- Jason Terry, American basketball player and coach, born in Seattle, Washington
- Marisa Ramirez, American actress (Blue Bloods), born in Los Angeles, California
- Sophie Dahl, English model and author, born in London, England
- Tom Hardy, British actor (The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road), born in London, England
1977 Highlights
About September 15, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb
- #1 Song: Way Down - Elvis Presley