Historical Events
Chappell, Hughes Rescue Australia
Ex-World Series Cricket combatants Greg Chappell (124) and Kim Hughes (130no) return to rescue Australia on last day of the drawn 1st Test v West Indies in Brisbane
Jack Lynch Resigns
Ireland premier Jack Lynch resigns
Famous Birthdays
- Gareth McAuley, Northern Irish footballer (Rangers), born in Larne, Northern Ireland
- Matteo Ferrari, Italian soccer defender (11 caps; Parma, Roma, Genoa, Beşiktaş), born in Aflou, Algeria
- Nick Stahl, American actor (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), born in Harlingen, Texas
- Niklas Hagman, Finnish ice hockey player, born in Espoo, Finland
Famous Deaths
- Sonia Delaunay, Russian-born French artist (Orphism), dies at 94
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About December 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Babe - Styx
#1 Song: Walking on the Moon - The Police
