Historical Events
- Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
George Harrison
George Harrison releases "George Harrison" album, featuring the single "Blow Away"
- Mitch Leigh and N. Richard Nash's musical "Saravá", opens at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC; runs for 140 performances
Famous Birthdays
- D-Roc [D'Angelo Holmes], American rapper (Ying Yang Twins), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- W.A.C. Bennett, Canadian politician, dies at 78
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About February 23, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
