Historical Events
- The film "Quadrophenia", loosely based on The Who's 1973 rock opera of the same name, is released.
- Theodore Coombs completes 5,193 mile roller skate from LA to NYC & back to Yates Center, Ks
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Marunde, American Strongman athlete (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Loucheur, French composer, dies at 80
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About September 14, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 7 months and 13 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
