Historical Events
- Hugh Leonards "Life" premieres in Dublin
- Typhoon Tip forms near Pohnpei in Micronesia, would go on to be the most intense and largest tropical cyclone then ever recorded
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Voges, Australian cricket batsman (20 Tests; oldest [35] to score a century on Test debut 2015), born in Perth, Western Australia
- Caitriona Balfe, Irish actress (Outlander), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Rachael Leigh Cook, American actress (She's All That), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stefan Booth, British actor (Eastenders)
Famous Deaths
- Christina Spierenburg, Dutch singer, dies at 56
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
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
