What Happened on February 28, 1979

Historical Events

  • Ernest Thompson's "On Golden Pond" premieres in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Ivo Karlović, Croatian tennis player, born in Zagreb, Croatia
  • Michael Bisping, English mixed martial artist, born in Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Primož Peterka, Slovenian ski jumper, born in Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Sébastien Bourdais, French auto racer, (Champ Car World Series 2004-07, Le Mans 24 Hours 2016), born in Le Mans, France

Famous Deaths

  • Jane Hylton [Audrey Gwendolene Clark], British actress (Adv of Sir Lancelot, Daybreak), dies of a heart attack at 52
  • Mr Ed, talking horse, dies
  • Paul Alverdes, German writer (Pfeiferstube), dies at 81
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights

About February 28, 1979

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart
  • UK #1 Song: Tragedy - Bee Gees