What Happened on July 21, 1979

Historical Events

British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St. Annes: Spaniard Seve Ballesteros wins by 3 from Jack Nicklaus & Ben Crenshaw; Nicklaus runner-up for record 7th time

National Women's Hall of Fame, honoring American women is dedicated in Seneca Falls, NY

David Carr, American football quarterback (2002 NFL Draft: #1 pick Houston Texans), born in Bakersfield, California
Luis Ernesto Michel, Mexican soccer goalkeeper (7 caps; CD Guadalajara 252 games), born in El Grullo, Jalisco, Mexico
Tamika Catchings, American basketball player (Indiana Fever), born in Stratford, New Jersey

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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