Historical Events
- "One Mo' Time" with Vernel Bagners premieres in NYC
Event of Interest
Deposed Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi arrives in NYC for medical treatment
- Walt Disney World's 100-millionth guest
Famous Deaths
- Jesse Bishop, murderer, dies in Nevada gas chamber
- Nadia Boulanger, French composer and conductor (1st woman to conduct Boston Symphony), dies at 92
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 22, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rise - Herb Alpert
#1 Song: One Day At A Time - Lena Martell
