What Happened on April 28, 1979

Famous Birthdays

  • Bahram Radan, Iranian actor (The Passion of Love), born in Tehran, Iran

Famous Weddings

John Candy

Actor and comedian John Candy (28) weds Rosemary Margaret Hobor at St. Basil's Church in Toronto, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Feliks Roderyk Łabuński, Polish composer, dies at 86
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights

About April 28, 1979

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
  • UK #1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel