Historical Events
Annie Hall
"Annie Hall", directed by Woody Allen and starring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1978)
Tony Awards
Al Pacino wins a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel"
- Supreme Court rules "Live Free or Die" may be covered on NH licenses
Famous Birthdays
- Jon Hugger, American professional wrestler, born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Lisa Ervin, American figure skater (US Nationals-4th-1992), born in Charleston, West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Bryan Foy, director/writer, dies at 80
- Len Johnson, Australian cricket fast bowler (1 Test, 6 wickets, BB 3/8; Queensland), dies at 58
- Wilmer Allison, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1935), dies at 72
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About April 20, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
#1 Song: Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba
