What Happened on August 16, 1977

Historical Events

  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
  • Yanks blow 9-4 lead in 9th but beat Chicago 11-10 in bottom of 9th

Famous Birthdays

  • Tamer Hosny, Egyptian singer and actor, born in Cairo, Egypt
Born in 1977

Famous Deaths

Elvis Presley (1935-1977)

American King of Rock and Roll ("Hound Dog"; "Love Me Tender"; "Heartbreak Hotel"; "Suspicious Minds"), and actor (Jailhouse Rock; King Creole), dies at Graceland at 42, with the official cause of death being cardiac arrhythmia

1977 Highlights

About August 16, 1977

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Best Of My Love - The Emotions
  • UK #1 Song: Angelo - Brotherhood Of Man