Articles related to "1977"

Although Affirmed beat Alydar three times in as many tries in the 1978 Triple Crown races, Alydar did best the champ twice in 1977. Alydar was the bigger, favored colt.

Route 66 in Kingman Arizona bears the name Andy Devine Avenue in honor of the town's most famous resident. Kingman also celebrates Andy Devine Days in October each year.

Front running 1977 Triple Crown Champion Seattle Slew equaled Secretariat's Preakness speed and romped through the classics to claim the 10th historical triple title.

The 1977 Yankees had solid offense, pitching and defense, which was not true for the 2007 team.

Movies.com's Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony gets retro fever.

Rindt wins posthumously, Stewart retires, Lauda survives, Williams victorious at last and Villeneuve makes his mark.

In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was 17 when he was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. Cauthen won a record $6 million that year riding Thoroughbreds.

For a few short years in the seventies Welshman Tom Pryce thrilled Formula 1 fans with his ultra-committed driving style.

Annie Hall (1977) is remembered as a romantic comedy, but in fact the film presents one of the most accurate portrayals of a relationship in the history of film.

After five successful albums, Irish indie-rock mainstays Ash have decided to experiment with the way they release their music. The result is the innovative A-Z Series.

Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.

Elvis Presley succumbed to a drug-induced heart attack at the age of 42 at his home Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee on 16 August 1977.

New York City plunged into darkness in 1965, 1977 and 2003. The City reacted differently on each occasion, reflecting the social, economic and cultural mores of the time.

These five best picture winners from the 1970s include a satire, a feel-good boxing story, a tale of social angst, a Vietnam study, and a look at divorce.

Long forgotten by almost everyone except the folks at Overground Records, Satan's Rats are a must-hear obscurity for anyone into the '70s punk sound.

From 1968 to 1988, the Canadian Boler ultralight fiberglass trailer sold thousands of units on both sides of the US border. Many of these "eggs" are still on the road.

Never before or since, has such a creature been seen in Massachusetts. The sightings lasted only three days. There are theories, but what it was remains a mystery.

One-and-done freshman star Carmelo Anthony and veteran coach Jim Boeheim guided Syracuse to its first NCAA crown in school history by beating Kansas 81-78.

In the past 50 years, Major League Baseball has added 14 new teams and drastically revised it's structure and standings.

Disclaimers limit the liability of one contracted party for the losses of the other, but their use is strictly limited by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1997.

Europe's top soccer clubs have one major goal in mind - playing on May 27, 2009 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, which will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final.

Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977.

Danzig tops the list of sires who have produced the most Breeders' Cup starters, while Sadler's Wells, pensioned this year, leads the BC list of winners and earnings.

David Purley was awarded the George Medal for his selfless act of bravery at the 1973 Dutch GP when he tried in vain to save his fellow Formula 1 driver Roger Williamson.

Both consumers and creditors often have questions about debt collection. Here is a short overview of what both parties need to know.

No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years.

After a short F1 career with the Fittipaldi team Ingo Hoffman became a stock car racing legend in his native Brazil.

Here are ten more of the best nicknames, courtesy of our National Pastime; Major League Baseball.

Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.

Longshots have had their day in all the Triple Crown races. Sarava and Edgar Prado won the 2002 Belmont Stakes at 70-1 odds, while ending War Emblem's Triple Crown bid.

The 2008 FA Cup is well underway and players and fans all over the world are dreaming of cup glory. We take a look back and pick out 8 of the best cup finals for 2008.

Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.

The Other Side of Midnight (1973), by Sidney Sheldon, is a story of dark, suspenseful love made into a movie in 1977.

A distinctive voice, a gift for phrasing poignant stories through his songs and a charming personality have made Rod Stewart one of music's most enduring successes.

Since 1978 the racing world has anxiously awaited the next Triple Crown coronation and post Big Browns failed delivery, continues to wait.

From Brooks Robinson to Allan Trammell, these are the best players from each annual Fall Classic from 1970 through 1984.

Real Salt Lake's upset victory in MLS Cup 2009 over David Beckham highlights the flaw of the playoffs, but MLS has improved some rules of the last major league, the NASL.

Many say same-sex marriage poses a threat to Western civilization, the traditional family, freedom of religion, gender identification and even the heterosexual lifestyle

The origins and history behind the English punk band the Sex Pistols.

Alex The Parrot and Dr. Irene Pepperberg show the world that African Grey Parrots are no dumb animal. In his 31 years on Earth Alex taught the World many things.

Biography of Arvo Pärt, composer famous for Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten and Bell, and known for the "tintinnabuli" style.

Audiences will get their first glimpse of Christopher Pine as James T. Kirk when Star Trek (2009) hits theaters May 8, but chances are they've seen him in other movies.

The theories of strategy in business form the basis for action. These 4 theories enable the business to determine the result and what to expect when adopting a strategy.

Early in the 19th century musicians of Afghan descent, residing in North India, began to study and perform classical Indian Music.

The association, if any, needs to be considered in light of absolute risk, not relative risk.

A new Joy Division documentary discusses the band's powerful music. In addition, the tense dynamic within the band is explored via interviews and archival footage.

Great Britain-bred Donativum scored in the BC Juvenile Turf as a son of English champion sprinter, Cadeaux Genereux. Maram won the Juvenile Fillies Turf for sire Sahm.

Great racers can make great sires of more great racers. Real Quiet and E Dubai won prestigious races and sired Midnight Lute and Desert Code for great 2008 BC wins.

It has now been 31 years since Star Wars unveiled itself to the world and altered society's perception of popular culture. Now, the franchise is set to return once again.

The difference between victory and defeat in sports often rests in ownership. Good leadership can result in a dynasty while poor decisions can set a franchise back years.