What Happened on July 28, 1977

Day of the Week: Thursday

Historical Events

  • 1st oil through the TransAlaska Pipeline System reach Valdez, Alaska
  • Roy Wilkins turn over NAACP leadership to Benjamin Hooks

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Test Cricket debut of Ian Botham v Aust Trent Bridge, 5-74 1st innings

Cricketer Ian Botham
Cricketer
Ian Botham

Famous Birthdays

  • Aki Berg, Finnish NHL defenseman (LA Kings), born in Raisio, Finland
  • Manu Ginóbili, Argentine basketball player, born in Bahía Blanca, Argentina