Historical Events
- Chris Old completes a century in 37 mins, Yorks v Warwicks
- Military-controlled Government of Uruguay announces the return to civilian rule through general elections in 1981 to democratically elect a President and Congress
- NHL refuses merger of 6 WHA clubs
Famous Birthdays
- Adewale Ogunleye, American football player (Chicago Bears), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Aldona Nawrocka, Polish classical pianist, composer and educator, born in Rzeszów, Poland
- Chamique Holdsclaw, American basketball player (Washington Mystics), born in Queens, New York
- Jason Frasor, American baseball player (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Mikael Silvestre, French footballer (Manchester United), born in Chambray-lès-Tours, France
Famous Deaths
- Edward Chapman, British actor (Things to Come, Promoter, Rembrandt), dies at 75
- George Kenney, American Air Force General (Commander of South West Pacific Area, 1942-45), dies at 88
About August 9, 1977
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 15 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
