Historical Events
White Night Riots
Dan White convicted of the voluntary manslaughter of San Francisco mayor George Moscone and openly gay councilor Harvey Milk. The conviction on a lesser charge outraged the gay community and led to the White Night riots.
- National Volksraad installed in Namibia
- Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: 4 consecutive titles for Montreal Canadiens; beat NY Rangers, 4-1 for a 4 games to 1 series win
Famous Birthdays
- Damián Ariel Álvarez, Argentinian Mexican footballer, born in Morón, Argentina
- Fayçal Salhi, French-Algerian jazz guitarist and oud player, born in Khenchela, Algeria
- Gaspard Augé, French electronic-rock musician (Justice), born in Besançon, France
- James Clancy Phelan, Australian novelist, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Jamie Hepburn, Scottish politician, Member of the Scottish Parliament, born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Scott Smith, mixed martial arts fighter, born in Reno, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- (Richard Allen) "Blue" Mitchell, American jazz trumpeter (Horace Silver Quintet; Riverside; Blue Note), dies of cancer at 49
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About May 21, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
