Historical Events
- 2 Iowa girls HS basketball teams play 4 scoreless quarters game was won 4-2 in 4th overtime period
- Japan launches Hakucho X-ray satellite & Corsa-B (550/580 km)
Famous Birthdays
- Carly "Carlito" Colón, Puerto Rican professional wrestler, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jennifer Love Hewitt (45 years old)
American actress (Sarah Reeves-Party of Five), born in Waco, Texas
- Jordan Peele, American actor, comedian and director (Fargo, Get Out), born in New York City
- Pascal Chimbonda, French footballer, born in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
Famous Deaths
- Ray Whitley, American country and western singer-songwriter ("Back in the Saddle Again") and actor (Tim Holt films), dies at 77
1979 Highlights
About February 21, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
