Historical Events
- Sony introduces the Walkman, first popular portable cassette player
- Stampede Pass, Washington is covered with 6" of snow
- Sweden becomes 1st nation to prohibit "corporal punishment or other injurious or humiliating treatment" of children by their parents
Famous Birthdays
- Forrest Griffin, American UFC HOF mixed martial artist (UFC Light Heavyweight C'ship 2008; UFC Middleweight C'ship 2011, 12), born in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Richard Ward, African American actor (Death of a Salesman, Beacon Hill), dies of a heart attack at 64
- Vsevolod Bobrov, Soviet ice hockey left wing (Olympic gold 1956) and soccer striker (3 caps), dies at 56
1979 Highlights
About July 1, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
- #1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army