Historical Events
Event of Interest
MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year due to tampering charges in Gary Matthews free-agency signing
Ted Turner
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Boucher, American ice hockey goaltender (NHL modern record for the longest shutout streak 332:01, 2003-04) and broadcaster (NBCSN, NBC), born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
Erroll Garner
Erroll Garner, American jazz pianist (Misty), dies at 53
Erroll Garner
1977 Highlights
About January 2, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
