Historical Events
Sports History
One of the great anti-climaxes in sport; 43-year-old transsexual Rene Richards, who fought for over a year for right to play in a major event, is beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade at the US Open
Famous Birthdays
- Frédéric Kanouté, Malian footballer
- Ramiro Muñoz, Colombian musician, born in Bogotá, Colombia
- Sam Rivers, American rock bassist (Limp Bizkit), born in Jacksonville, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Stephen "Steve" Dunne, American actor (Professional Father, Shock), dies at 59
1977 Highlights
About September 2, 1977
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 6 months and 26 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