Historical Events
- 111th Belmont: Ruben Hernandez aboard Coastal wins in 2:28.6
- Michael Cairney topples a record row of 169,713 dominoes
- MLB Phillies wear all-burgundy alternate uniforms for 1st and (almost) last time in 10-5 loss to Montreal Expos at Veteran's Stadium, Philadelphia; revived 40 years later as part of a "retro night" promotion [1]
- Willie Horton is honored at Seattle's Kingdome
Famous Deaths
- Cyclone Taylor, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame rover (Stanley Cup 1909 Ottawa, 1915 Vancouver), dies at 94
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About June 9, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love You Inside Out - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
