Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Hollie, American professional wrestler
- John Hennigan, American professional wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Charles White, American artist (The Contribution of the Negro to American Democracy), dies at 61
- Claudia Jennings [Mary Ellen Chestrerton], American actress and Playboy playmate (Nov, 1969, Playmate of the Year 1970), dies in car crash at 29
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 3, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sad Eyes - Robert John
#1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police
