What Happened on June 1, 1979

Historical Events

  • Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as Zimbabwe Rhodesia's 1st black Prime Minister, the first leader of a black-led government in 90 years
  • Los Angeles passes its first homosexual rights bill
  • NBA Championship, Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland: Seattle Supersonics beat Washington Bullets, 97-93 for a 4-1 series victory; Seattle's first major pro sports championship win
  • Ted Coombs begins 5,193 mile roller skate from Los Angeles to New York City
  • Vizianagaram district is formed in Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Wings release "Old Siam, Sir"
1979 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ladislav Nagy, Slovak ice hockey left wing (World C'ship gold 2002; NHL: SL Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, LA Kings), born in Ĺ aca, Slovakia
  • Markus Persson, Swedish video game programmer (Mojang; Minecraft), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Santana Moss, American NFL wide receiver / punt returner (Pro Bowl 2005; New York Jets, Washington Redskins), born in Miami, Florida
Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Mulhall, American actor and producer (The Three Musketeers, The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand), dies at 91
  • Werner Forssmann, German urologist (Nobel 1956), dies at 74
1979 Highlights

About June 1, 1979

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
  • UK #1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie