Historical Events
- Amsterdam businessman M Caransa kidnapped
- NASA launches space vehicle S-200
Famous Birthdays
- Jiří Jarosík, Czech footballer, born in Ústí nad Labem, Czechoslovakia
- Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lankan cricketer, born in Matale, Sri Lanka
Famous Deaths
- James M. Cain, American writer (Postman Always Rings Twice), dies at 85
- Peg Leg Sam [Arthur Jackson], American country blues harmonica player, singer and comedian, dies at 65
1977 Highlights
About October 27, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
