What Happened on September 3, 1979

Historical Events

  • Hurricane David, a strong Atlantic storm kills over 1,000
  • Iran army conquers Mahabad

Telethon

Jerry Lewis' 14th Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $30,000,000

1979 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Tomo Miličević, Croatian-American rock guitarist (Thirty Seconds to Mars, 2003-18 - "The Kill", "Closer to the Edge"), and record producer, born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
Born in 1979
1979 Highlights

About September 3, 1979

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
  • UK #1 Song: We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard