Historical Events
- 42 die in fire inmate causes at Maury County Jail in Columbia Tenn
Music Concert
Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career
- The Yorkshire Ripper kills 16 year old shop assistant Jayne MacDonald in Leeds, changing public perception of the killer as she was the first victim who was not a prostitute.
- Tim Severin aboard the Brendan reaches Newfoundland in attempt to prove sixth-century Irish monks could have voyaged across the Atlantic
Famous Birthdays
- Kubo Tite, Japanese manga artist (Bleach), born in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan
- Mark Jindrak, American Professional Wrestler (Marco Corleone), born in Auburn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Lou Reizner, American rock vocalist and producer (Rod Stewart; Tommy), dies of cancer at 43
- Oskar Morgenstern, German-American economist, dies at 75
About June 26, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti
#1 Song: So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate
