Historical Events
- NASA launches space vehicle S-203
- Richard Arrington, Jr. is elected the first African American mayor in Birmingham, Alabama
Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants
Tamla/Motown releases Stevie Wonder's documentary film soundtrack "Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants"
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Bartlett, Filipino-American baseball player, born in Mountain View, California
- Yukie Nakama, Japanese actress, born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Barnes Wallis, English scientist, engineer and inventor (bouncing bomb), dies at 92
- Donna Rachele Mussolini, wife of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, dies at 89
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 30, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 29 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
