Historical Events
- British airline entrepreneur Sir Freddie Laker begins cut-rate "Skytrain" service, London to New York
- Cleveland Browns play their 1st overtime game, beat Patriots 30-27
Famous Deaths
- Ernie Lombardi, American Baseball HOF catcher (8 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1940; NL MVP 1938; Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, NY Giants), dies at 69
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About September 26, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band - Meco
- #1 Song: Way Down - Elvis Presley