Famous Birthdays
- Choi Kang-hee, South Korean actress (Sweet Buns), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Tiffany Roberts, American soccer midfielder (Olympics 1996), born in Petaluma, California
- Zolani Marali, South African boxer (IBO World Super Bantamweight title 2003–04; IBO Super Featherweight title 2009), born in Mdantsane, South Africa (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Erhard, German politician (CDU, as Chancellor of Germany 1963-66 led German "economic miracle"), dies at 80
- Sam Lanin, American sweet jazz arranger and bandleader (Roseland Orchestra; The Ipana Troubadors), dies at 85
1977 Highlights
About May 5, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hotel California - Eagles
#1 Song: Free - Deniece Williams
