Historical Events
Bowie on SNL
British rocker David Bowie performs three songs on American television program Saturday Night Live - "The Man Who Sold the World", "TVC-15" and "Boys Keep Swinging"
Trivial Pursuit Developed
Chris Haney and Scott Abbott develop the board game Trivial Pursuit
Deposed Shah Leaves US
Deposed Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi leaves US for Panama
- World Court in Hague rules Iran should release all US hostages
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Brody, American actor (The O.C.), born in San Diego, California
- Eric Young, Canadian professional wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Bern Hoffman, American actor (Major Dell Conway), dies at 66
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About December 15, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Babe - Styx
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
