Historical Events
- 1st woman formally ordained an Episcopal priest (Jacqueline Means)
- 43rd Orange Bowl: #11 Ohio State beats #12 Colorado, 27-10
- 43rd Sugar Bowl: #1 Pittsburgh beats #4 Georgia, 27-3; Tony Dorsett runs for record 202 yards
- 63rd Rose Bowl: #3 Southern California beats #2 Michigan, 14-6
- Belgium reapportions 2,359 communities into 596
- Czech intellects begin Human Rights Group Chapter 77
Famous Birthdays
- Hasan Salihamidžić, Bosnian soccer utility (42 caps; Bayern Munich, 234 games, sporting director), born in Jablanica, Bosnia & Herzegovina
1977 Highlights
About January 1, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: New Year's Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
