‘My Name is Jimmy Carter and I’m Running for President’
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Historical Events
- George H. W. Bush ends his term as 11th director of CIA replaced by E. Henry Knoche as acting director
Famous Birthdays
- Melody [Nathalie Lefebvre], Belgian pop singer, born in Ronse, Belgium
- Paul Adams, South African cricketer (lefty very unorthodox bowler for South Africa), born in Cape Town, South Africa
- Sid Wilson, American heavy metal turntablist (Slipknot), born in Des Moines, Iowa
1977 Highlights
About January 20, 1977
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Wish - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul