Historical Events
- Train detrailment in Mississauga, Ontario; a 106 car train derails causing the evacuation of 200,000 people
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Joannou, Australian musician (Silverchair), born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Warren Wolf, American jazz vibraphonist, born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Thorberg, writer, dies at 71
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About November 10, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heartache Tonight - Eagles
#1 Song: One Day At A Time - Lena Martell
