Historical Events
- Gary Geld and Peter Udell's musical "Shenandoah", based on the film of the same name, closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 1,050 performances and 2 Tony Awards
- Mount Usu volcano in Hokkaido, Japan erupts for the first time in over 30 years
Famous Birthdays
- Samantha Ronson, British DJ, born in Camden, London
About August 7, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb
- #1 Song: I Feel Love - Donna Summer