Historical Events
- Israeli parliament approves peace treaty with Egypt
- NHL votes to accept 4 WHA teams (Oilers, Jets, Nordiques & Whalers)
- Provisional Irish Republican Army assassinates Richard Sykes, the British ambassador to the Netherlands, in The Hague
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army explode 24 bombs in various locations across Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron North, American musician (Nine Inch Nails), born in Los Angeles, California
- Juan Uribe, Dominican baseball player, born in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Ben Lyon, American actor (Hell's Angels, I Cover the Waterfront, Night Nurse), dies at 78
- Richard Sykes, British ambassador to the Netherlands, assassinated at 58 by the IRA in The Hague
1979 Highlights
About March 22, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tragedy - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
