What Happened on July 22, 1979

Historical Events

Famous Birthdays

  • Lucas Luhr, German racing driver, born in Mülheim-Kärlich, West Germany
Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

  • Mikhail Soschtschenko, Soviet Russian writer (The Regained Youth; Before the Dawn), dies at 83
  • Sándor Kocsis, Hungarian footballer (Budapest Honvéd), dies at 49
  • Tony "Two-Ton" Galento, American heavyweight boxer and actor (On the Waterfront), dies at 69
1979 Highlights

About July 22, 1979

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
  • UK #1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats