Historical Events
Academy Awards
51st Academy Awards: "The Deer Hunter", Jon Voight & Jane Fonda win
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Hammond, Jr., American guitarist (The Strokes), born in Los Angeles, California
- Clare Bronfman, American heiress (Seagrams), equestrian, and convicted felon (NXIVM human trafficking), born in New York City
- Keith Nobbs, American actor (Phone Booth), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Keshia Knight Pulliam, American actress (The Cosby Show - "Rudy"; Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Miranda"), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Staats Cotsworth, American actor (Hamlet, Peyton Place), dies at 71
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About April 9, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 19 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
