Historical Events
- Iran proclaimed an Islamic Republic following fall of Shah
- Warner Cable launches Nickelodeon, a basic cable channel featuring programming focused on children and teenagers
Famous Birthdays
- Ivano Balić, Croatian handballer (198 caps; Olympic gold 2004; World C'ship gold 2003), born in Split, Croatia
- Ruth Beitia, Spanish athlete (Olympic gold women's high jump 2016), born in Santander, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Bruno Coquatrix, French songwriter, music impresario (Olympia Hall, Paris), and politician, dies at 68
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About April 1, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
