Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Turnberry: Tom Watson wins second of 5 Open titles by a stroke from Jack Nicklaus; pair play together in final 2 rounds; separate themselves from field under rare clear skies, remembered as the "Duel in the Sun"
Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Famous Birthdays
- Ben McAdoo, American football coach (New York Giants, 2016-7), born in Homer City, Pennsylvania
- Isaac Brock, American musician and songwriter (Modest mouse), born in Helena, Montana
Famous Deaths
Alice Paul
Alice Paul, American suffragist (National Woman's Party), dies at 92
Alice Paul
- Loren C Eiseley, US anthropologist/writer (Animal Secrets), dies at 69
- Loren Eiseley, American anthropologist and natural science writer (The Unexpected Universe), dies at 69
1977 Highlights
About July 9, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
