What Happened on March 13, 1979

Historical Events

  • European Monetary System is established, ECU created
  • Gairy dictatorship in Grenada overthrown by New Jewel Movement

NHL Record

NHL New York Islanders Mike Bossy's 5th career hat trick

1979 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Cedric Van Branteghem, Belgian athlete, born in Ghent, Belgium
  • Johan Santana, Venezuelan baseball pitcher (4 × MLB All-Star; AL Cy Young 2004, 06; Triple Crown 2006; Gold Glove 2007; no-hitter 2012; Minnesota Twins, NY Mets), born in Tovar Municipality, Mérida, Venezuela
  • Spanky G [Michael Guthier], American musician (Bloodhound Gang), born in Souderton, Pennsylvania
Born in 1979
1979 Highlights

About March 13, 1979

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor