Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
12th Academy of Country Music Awards: Mickey Gilley and Crystal Gayle win
Event of Interest
US President Jimmy Carter announces US foreign aid will consider human rights
Famous Birthdays
- Alexis Jose Grullon, American vocalist (Menudo-Cannonball), born in NYC, New York
- Bronson Arroyo, American baseball player
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (46 years old)
American boxer (5 x weight division world champion; record 26 consecutive wins in world title fights (10 by KO; undefeated record 50-0), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Jason Akermanis, Australian rules footballer
About February 24, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: New Kid In Town - Eagles
#1 Song: When I Need You - Leo Sayer
