Historical Events
- 1st Monday night game from NYC, Jets beat Vikings 14-7 (Shea Stad)
- Chinese premier Hwa Kwofeng visits Paris
- Military coup in El Salvador: President Carlos Romero flees
Sports History
NY Knicks retire 2nd number, # 10, Walt Frazier
1979 History
Famous Birthdays
- Blue Adams, American Football Player, born in Miami, Florida
- Māris Verpakovskis, Latvian football player, born in Liepāja, Latvia
- Paul Robinson, English football player (Tottenham), born in Beverley, England
1979 Highlights
About October 15, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rise - Herb Alpert
#1 Song: Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggles
