Historical Events
Event of Interest
Failed attack on NATO commander Alexander Haig Jr. in Obourg, Belgium by German terrorist Rolf Klemens Wagner, a former member of the Red Army Faction
- Kenny Lehman, John Davis, Ray Chew, Nat Adderley, Jr., Thomas Jones, Wayne Morrison, Steve Boston, Eugene Narmore, Betty Rowland,and Jerry Powell's musical "Got Tu Go Disco", starring Irene Cara, opens at Minskoff Theater, NYC; runs for 8 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Busy Philipps, American actress (Freaks and Geeks), born in Oak Park, Illinois
- Hirooki Goto, Japanese professional wrestler, born in Kuwana, Mie, Japan
- Hong Chau, American actress (The Whale), born in Thailand
- Katie Doyle, American actress (The Hillz) and reality television star, born in Chicago, Illinois
- La La Anthony , American TV personality (Think Like a Man, Power), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Richard Hughes, Scottish footballer (Bournemouth), born in Glasgow
Famous Deaths
- Philippe Halsman, American portrait photographer, dies at 73
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About June 25, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 2 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
