Historical Events
- "Fiddler on the Roof" closes at Winter Garden NYC after 167 performances
Preakness Stakes
102nd Preakness: Jean Cruguet aboard Seattle Slew wins in 1:54.4
- Albert Innaurato's "Gemini" premieres in NYC
- Electric Light Orchestra releases "Telephone Line" in the UK; it would peak in the Top 10 in the UK and US
- Fire in hotel Duc de Brabant Brussels, kills 19
- San Diego Padres beat Mont Expos, 11-8, in 21 innings
#1 in the Charts
Stevie Wonder's single "Sir Duke", a tribute to Duke Ellington and other musical influences of Wonder's, begins a 3-week run at #1
1977 History
Famous Birthdays
- Quinton Fortune, South African footballer, born in Cape Town, South Africa
- Ricky Williams, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1998, U of Texas; Pro Bowl 2002, Miami Dolphins), born in San Diego, California
About May 21, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: I Don't Want To Talk About It/First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart
