Historical Events
Historic Invention
American inventor Gordon Gould issued his first US patent for a optically pumped laser amplifier, 20 years after first claiming to have invented the laser
- Soyuz 25 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Claudia Palacios, Colombian television journalist, born in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
- Desmond Mason, American basketball player, born in Waxahachie, Texas
- Matthew Bomer, American actor (The Normal Heart), born in Webster Groves, Missouri
- Ty Wigginton, American baseball player, born in San Diego, California
Famous Deaths
- MacKinlay Kantor, American novelist (Andersonville), dies at 73
- Mason Gross, professor (Think Fast, 2 for the Money), dies at 66
1977 Highlights
About October 11, 1977
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Silver Lady - David Soul
