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
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Erhard, German minister of Economic Affairs (CDU), dies at 80
1977 Highlights
About May 5, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus