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