Historical Events
Sports History
Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski hits his 1,000th extra base hit
- Muslim Brotherhood kills 62 sheiks in Aleppo, Syria
- Single "Logical Song" by Supertramp peaks at #6
Famous Deaths
- (William Jennings Bryan) "Ben" Weber, American composer (Thorne Music Award 1965), dies at 62
- Ignatius Kutu Acheamphong, Ghanaian chief of state (1972-78), executed by firing squad during a coup at 47
- Liselotte Welskopf-Heinrich, German writer and historian, dies at 77
- Nicholas Ray, American film director (Rebel Without a Cause), dies at 67
1979 Highlights
About June 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
- #1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward