Historical Events
- Bernard Pomerance's "Elephant Man" premieres in London
Sadat Accepts Israeli Invitation
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat formally accepts invitation to visit Israel
- Miss World Contest - Miss UK wears $9,500 platinum bikini
Famous Birthdays
- Ryk Neethling, South African swimmer
About November 17, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
- #1 Song: The Name Of The Game - Abba