Timeline Friday 14 October 1977

Events on Friday 14 October 1977 3

• 1903 – 1977 Bing Crosby (1903-1977) Died 14 October 1977, aged 74 Bing Crosby was an American singer and actor whose recording of White Christmas remains the best-selling single of all time. He won an Academy Award for Going My Way and was one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century.
• 1977 Atari 2600 released Home video gaming era begins Atari released the Atari 2600 home video game console on October 14, 1977, popularising the use of game cartridges and bringing arcade-style gaming into millions of homes.
• 1977 David Bowie releases Heroes Berlin Wall song A song about lovers at the Berlin Wall.