Historical Events
- 1st edition of "Wisden Cricket Monthly"
Music History
American rock singer-songwriter Tom Petty files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
- West-Germany elects Karl Carstens president
Famous Birthdays
- Ivo Kahánek, Czech concert pianist, born in Frýdek-Místek, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
- Josh Cooley, American animator, screenwriter (Inside Out), and Academy Award-winning director (Toy Story 4), born in Berkeley, California
- Kirk Saarloos, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Hubert van Doorne, auto manufacturer (DAF Trucks), dies at 79
1979 Highlights
About May 23, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
