Historical Events
- J. R. Richard of the Houston Astros pitches a complete game but sets a MLB record by throwing 6 wild pitches in 2-1 win over the LA Dodgers at the Astrodome
- Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak: A tornado lands in Wichita Falls, Texas killing 42 people.
- Soyuz 33 launched with a Russian & a Bulgarian
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Kopteff, Finnish footballer, born in Helsinki, Finland
- Rachel Corrie, American political activist, born in Olympia, Washington (d. 2003)
- Shemekia Copeland, American blues singer (Turn the Heat Up!), born in Harlem, New York
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor, English singer ("Murder on the Dance Floor"), born in London
- Tsuyoshi Domoto, Japanese actor and singer (KinKi Kids), born in Nara, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Henriette P "Hetty" Beck, Dutch actress (Dodendans), dies at 91
- Nino Rota [Giovanni Rota Rinaldi], Italian classical and film score composer (Il cappello di paglia di Firenze; The Godfather (I & II; 16 Fellini films), dies from a coronary thrombosis at 67
1979 Highlights
About April 10, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
