Historical Events
Ted Turner Suspended
MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year due to tampering charges in Gary Matthews free-agency signing
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Boucher, American NHL hockey goaltender, 1999-2013 (Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, and 5 other teams; NHL modern record for longest shutout streak 332:01, 2003-04) and broadcaster, born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
Erroll Garner (1923-1977)
American jazz pianist (Misty), dies at 53
1977 Highlights
About January 2, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
#1 Song: When A Child Is Born (Soleado) - Johnny Mathis
