Historical Events
Canadian Women's Open
Canadian Open Women's Golf (Peter Jackson Classic), St. George's CC: Amy Alcott wins by 3 from Nancy Lopez for her first major title
Famous Birthdays
- Karim Essediri, Tunisian footballer
Famous Deaths
- Bill Todman, American television producer (b. 1916)
Herbert Marcuse (1898-1979)
German-American communist philosopher (One-Dimensional Man, Eros & Civilization), dies at 81
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
