Historical Events
- Andrew Hilditch given out handled the ball v Pakistan at WACA
- Caryl Churchill's "Cloud Nine" premieres in London
- Delhi beats Karnataka by 399 runs to win Cricket's Ranji Trophy
- Last day of Test cricket for Pakistani cricketer Mushtaq Mohammad
Famous Deaths
- Ray Ventura, French jazz pianist and big band bandleader ("Tout va très bien, Madame la Marquise"), dies at 69
- Sultan Yahya Petra, 6th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia (1975-79), dies at 61
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About March 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 21 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
