Historical Events
- Debbie Boone & Gabriel Ferrer wed in LA
- LA Court orders Clayton Moore to stop wearing Lone Ranger mask
- Pioneer 11 makes 1st fly-by of Saturn, discovers new moon, rings
Music History
U2 releases 1st record, an EP titled 'U2-3', available only in Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Doris Kenyon, American silent screen actress (Alexander Hamilton), dies at 81
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About September 1, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
#1 Song: We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard
