Historical Events
Mad Max
Australian film "Mad Max" starring Mel Gibson, directed by George Miller is released
- Soyuz 33 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
Claire Danes (45 years old)
American actress (Angela-My So Called Life, Romeo & Juliet), born in New York City
- Elena Grosheva, Russian gymnast (Olympic 1996), born in Yaroslavl, Russia
- Jennifer Morrison, American actress (Once Upon a Time, House), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jordan De Jong, American baseball player, born in Orange City, Iowa
- Mateja Kežman, Serbian footballer, born in Belgrade, Serbia
- Paul Nicholls, English actor (EastEnders), born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Pernell Charity, American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, dies at 58
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About April 12, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
