What Happened on April 13, 1979

Historical Events

  • Christian Turks occupy St Jansbasiliek
  • Longest doubles ping-pong match ends after 101 hours
  • Yusuf Lule becomes premier of Uganda

Famous Birthdays

  • Baron Davis, American basketball point guard (NBA All-Star 2002, 04; NBA steals leader 2004, 07; Charlotte Hornets; NO Hornets, GS Warriors, LA Clippers), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Meghann Shaughnessy, American tennis player, born in Richmond, Virginia
  • Tony Lundon, Irish pop singer (Liberty X - "Thinking It Over"), TV presenter (Toast), and filmmaker, born in Galway, Ireland

About April 13, 1979

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries

Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
  • UK #1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel