Historical Events
Music History
CBS-TV airs "Wings Over the World" with Paul McCartney
Famous Birthdays
- Édison Méndez, Ecuadorian soccer midfielder (111 caps; Deportivo Quito, LDU Quito, PSV), born in Ibarra, Ecuador
- Leena Peisa, Finnish hard rock and heavy metal keyboardist (Lordi; Sampsa Astala & Qma), born in Vantaa, Finland
- Rashad Moore, National Football League player
Famous Deaths
- Jean Monnet, French political economist and diplomat, dies at 90
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About March 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
