January 1977

Saturday 08:

Soviet space mission Luna 21 is launched.

Sunday 09:

Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14.

Sunday 16:

The Marx Brothers are inducted into the Motion Picture Hall of Fame.

Monday 17:

Convicted murderer Gary Gilmore is executed by a firing squad in Utah, ending a ten-year moratorium on the death penalty in the United States.

Tuesday 18:

Australia's worst rail disaster occurs at Granville, Sydney killing 83.

Wednesday 19:

Snow falls in Miami, Florida. This is the only time in the history of the city that this occurs.

Friday 21:

President Jimmy Carter pardons nearly all Vietnam War draft evaders.

Sunday 23:

The first segment of the Roots mini-series airs on ABC.