Historical Events
- "YMCA" by Village People peaks at #2 on pop singles chart
Carew to California
Minnesota Twins trade Rod Carew to California for 4 players
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Linda Fratianne
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Charles Tickner
Famous Deaths
- Jody Gilbert, American actress (Willard, Shaggy, Blonde Dynamite), dies at 62
1979 Highlights
About February 3, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
- #1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie