Famous Birthdays
Amélie Mauresmo (44 years old)
French tennis player (Australian Open, Wimbledon 2006; Tour Finals 2005; Federation Cup 2003), born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
- Shane Filan, Irish singer and songwriter (Westlife), born in Sligo, Ireland
- Stiliyan Petrov, Bulgarian soccer midfielder (105 caps; CSKA Sofia, Celtic, Aston Villa), born in Mihaylovgrad, Bulgaria
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth Ryan (1891-1979)
American tennis player (26 Grand Slam doubles titles), dies at 87
- Judson Laire, American stage and screen actor (I Remember Mama - "Papa"; Advise and Consent), dies at 76
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
