What Happened on June 26, 1979

Historical Events

Moonraker

"Moonraker", 11th James Bond film starring Roger Moore, premieres in London

  • Rocker Nigel Olsson runs a stop sign, accidentally crashes & kills a driver

Famous Birthdays

  • Nathan Followill, American alternative-rock backing vocalist and musician (Kings of Leon), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Ryan Tedder, American pop and rock singer-songwriter (OneRepublic - "Apologize"), and record producer, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Ryō Fukuda, Japanese racing driver, born in Fukuoka, Japan
  • Walter Herrmann, Argentine basketball small forward (Olympic gold 2004; Detroit Pistons; Spanish League Top Scorer & All-Star Game MVP 2003), born in Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina
Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Clore, financier, dies
1979 Highlights

About June 26, 1979

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
  • UK #1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army