What Happened on May 28, 1979

Historical Events

The House on Garibaldi Street

ABC premiere of TV's "The House on Garibaldi Street", based on the 1960 capture of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina

  • European Market accepts Greece as member

Famous Birthdays

  • Jesse Bradford, American actor
  • Joeri Jansen, Belgian athlete
  • Monica Keena, American actress

Famous Deaths

  • William Edmonson, American bass harmony and gospel vocalist (Southernaires), radio, stage and screen actor (Thirty Years Later), dies at 76
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights

About May 28, 1979

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
  • UK #1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie