Historical Events
Amadeus
Peter Shaffer's musical "Amadeus" premieres in London
- Studio 54's owners are arrested for tax evasion
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Lund, Danish actress (What Goes Around), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Marián Čišovský, Slovak soccer defender (15 caps; Inter Bratislava, Viktoria Plzeň), born in Humenné, Slovakia (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Mesrine, French criminal "enemy of the state", shot to death by police at 42
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About November 2, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pop Muzik - M
#1 Song: One Day At A Time - Lena Martell
