Historical Events
Music History
Chuck Berry pleads guilty to income tax evasion, sentenced to 4 months
French Open Men's Tennis
French Open Men's Tennis: Björn Borg wins 2nd of 4 straight French titles and 6 overall; beats Victor Pecci of Paraguay 6-3, 6-1, 6-7, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Texito Langa, Mozambican jazz drummer-percussionist, composer, and arranger, born in Maputo, Mozambique
Famous Deaths
- August Maes, Flemish actor and director (Farmer that Dies), dies at 85
John Wayne (1907-1979)
American actor (Green Berets, True Grit), dies of stomach cancer at 72
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About June 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
