Historical Events
Sports History
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver wins his 1,000th game as a skipper, a 5-3 Orioles victory over the Chicago White Sox
Famous Birthdays
- Frederick MGDL Windsor, son of English prince Michael
Famous Weddings
Rod Stewart
British singer Rod Stewart (34) weds American model and actress Alana Collins(33); divorce in 1984
Famous Deaths
- M Marie Wadlow, American softball pitcher (Hall of Fame 1957), dies at 61
- Milton Ager, American composer, dies at 85
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About April 6, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
