Famous Birthdays
- Denílson, Brazilian footballer, born in Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil
- Funke Akindele, Nigerian director, *producer and actress (Jenifa), born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
- John Green, American author (The Fault in Our Stars) and vlogger, born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Jürgen Macho, Austrian footballer, born in Vienna, Austria
- Per Gade, Danish footballer, born in Nibe, Denmark
- Robert Enke, German football goalkeeper, born in Jena, Germany (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Buddy O'Connor, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup 1944, 46 Montreal Canadiens; Hart Memorial Trophy & Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1948), dies at 61
- Soewarsih Djojopoespito, Indonesian writer (Toe the Line), dies at 65
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About August 24, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 3 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: Float On - Floaters