Historical Events
- Australian Sue Prell first female golfer to hit consecutive holes-in one; 13th and 14th holes at Chatswood Golf Club, Sydney
Indy 500
Indianapolis 500: A. J. Foyt. becomes first driver to win Indy 500 four times; last time winning car built entirely within US; Janet Guthrie first female to qualify, lasts 27 laps
- NBC News & Information Service (24 hr news) ends on radio
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- António Lebo-Lebo, Angolan soccer defender (Angola 15 caps), born in Malanje, Angola
- Danny Gerard, American actor (Alan Silver-Brooklyn Bridge), born in Mt Vernon, New York
- Marco Cassetti, Italian soccer defender (Italy 5 caps, Roma, Watford), born in Brescia, Italy
- Massimo Ambrosini, Italian soccer midfielder (Italy 35 caps, AC Milan), born in Pesaro, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Ba Maw, Burmese politician (b. 1893)
- Goddard Lieberson, English composer and President of Columbia Records, dies at 66
About May 29, 1977
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 6 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