Historical Events
- "Ain't That A Shame" by Cheap Trick peaks at #35
- "Bad Case Of Loving You" by Robert Palmer peaks at #14
- "Boom Boom (Out Go Lights)" single by Pat Travers peaks at #56
- "Born To Be Alive" by Patrick Hernandez peaks at #16
- "Cruel To Be Kind" single by Nick Lowe peaks at #12
Music History
"Different Worlds" by Maureen McGovern peaks at #18
- "Driver's Seat" by Sniff 'n' the Tears peaks at #15
- "Girls Talk" by Dave Edmunds peaks at #65
- "Lonesome Loser" by Little River Band peaks at #6
- "Message In A Bottle" by Police peaks at #1 in UK
- "What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" by Stephanie Mills peaks at #22
- Astros' J R Richard strikes out NL season righty record of 313
- Gold hits record $400.20 an ounce in Hong Kong
- John Huston's "Wine Blood" premieres at NY Film Festival
- LA Dodger Manny Mota hits record 146th pinch hit
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II becomes 1st pope to visit Ireland
1979 History
Famous Birthdays
- Shelley Duncan, American Baseball Player, born in Tucson, Arizona
Famous Weddings
Isabella Rossellini & Martin Scorsese
Actress Isabella Rossellini (27) weds director Martin Scorsese (36)
Famous Deaths
- Ivan Wyschnegradsky, Russian microtonal composer, dies at 86
1979 Highlights
About September 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
- #1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police