Historical Events
Palace of Westminster
Airey Neave, a British politician, is killed by a car bomb as he exits the Palace of Westminster. The Irish National Liberation Army claims responsibility.
Famous Birthdays
Norah Jones (45 years old)
American pop and jazz singer and pianist ("Come Away With Me"), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Simon Webbe, English pop singer (Blue), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Airey Neave, British MP (Conservative), killed in a car bomb by the Irish National Liberation Army at 63
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About March 30, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 28 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
