Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Larry Holmes TKOs Mike Weaver in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title
Music History
Little Richard quits rock & roll a second time for religious pursuits
- Pro Football Researchers Association forms in Canton, Ohio
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Hawpe, American MLB baseball outfielder, 2004-13, All-Star (Colorado Rockies, and 3 other teams), born in Fort Worth, Texas
- Joey Cheek, American speed skater (Olympic gold, 2006), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
- Thomas Voeckler, French road cyclist
Famous Deaths
- (Sarah) Hope Summers, American character actress (The Andy Griffith Show & Mayberry RFD - "Clara"), dies of congestive heart failure at 77
- (Walter) "Pee Wee" Hunt, American jazz trombonist (Casa Loma Orchestra, 1929-43; "Twelfth Street Rag", "Oh!"), and bandleader, dies at 72
- Emory Parnell, American vaudeville performer and character actor (Life of RIley; County Fair; Falcon films; Ma and Pa Kettle movies), dies of a heat attack at 86
- Louis Chiron, Monégasque racing driver, dies at 79
- Paul Smart, American yachtsman (Olympic gold star class 1948), dies at 87
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About June 22, 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: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
