08 April 1977

Friday

1977-04-08

Events

 * TV BBC One 9.05 pm: Roots - The saga of an American family by Alex Haley.
 * Part 1: West Africa 1750: a son is born to Binta and Omoro of the Madinka tribe. He is named Kunta Kinte, and his childhood is happy - and free.
 * Parts 2 & 3 were shown on the following two nights and then every Sunday until 01 May 1977.
 * The Clash release their eponymous debut album.