Historical Events
- Benin adopts its constitution
- Moluccan extremists hold 105 schoolchildren & 50 others hostage on a hijacked train in Neth, children released May 27, siege ends June 11
Historic Event
US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeals of Watergate wrong doers H. R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman & John Mitchell
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Ayoade, English comedian, actor and director (The IT Crowd), born in London, England
1977 Highlights
About May 23, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
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