Historical Events
I Remember Mama
Richard Rodgers, Martin Charnin and Raymond Jessel's musical "I Remember Mama" closes at Majestic Theater, NYC. after 108 performances
Sports History
US Men's Amateur Golf Championship, Canterbury GC: Mark O'Meara wins 8 & 7 over John Cook
Famous Birthdays
- Ron Ng, Hong Kong actor
- Tomer Ben Yosef, Israeli footballer
Famous Deaths
- Felix Aylmer, British actor (Anastasia, Hamlet, Iron Duke, Macbeth, St Joan), dies at 90
- Otto P. Weyland, American military figure (b. 1903)
1979 Highlights
About September 2, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 26 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