Historical Events
- A partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear plant in the US results in the release of radioactive gas and iodine into the atmosphere but no deaths
- British government of Prime Minister Jim Callaghan (Labour Party) falls
- Frank Lazarus & Dick Vosburgh's stage musical comedy "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in Ukraine" premieres at the Mayfair Theatre, London, England
Famous Birthdays
- Park Chae-rim, South Korean actress
Famous Deaths
- Emmett Kelly, American circus clown (Weary Willy), dies at 80
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About March 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tragedy - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
