Historical Events
- "Grand Tour" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 61 performances
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst
"The Ordeal of Patty Hearst", television movie directed by Paul Wendkos, premieres on CBS
- 200th episode of "All in the Family"
Catholic Encyclical
Pope John Paul II publishes his first encyclical "Redemptor Hominis"
- US Voyager I photo reveals Jupiter's rings
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Fouhy, New Zealand flatwater canoeist
- Geoff Huegill, Australian swimmer
- Jon Fratelli [John Lawler], Scottish rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and keyboard player (The Fratellis - Costello Music; Here We Stand), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Willi Unsoeld, American mountaineer (First ascent of the West Ridge of Mount Everest), dies at 52
1979 Highlights
About March 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
#1 Song: Tragedy - Bee Gees
