Historical Events
Boston Marathon
83rd Boston Marathon: American double; Bill Rodgers wins 2nd straight event and 3rd overall title in 2:09:27; Joan Benoit women's champion in 2:35:15
- Failed Palestinian attack on Zaventem Airport, Belgium
- Sam Shepard receives Pulitzer Prize for "Buried Child"
Famous Birthdays
- Christijan Albers, Dutch Formula One driver, born in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Sean Costello, American blues guitarist and singer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2008)
- Sixto Peralta, Argentine footballer, born in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina
About April 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Knock On Wood - Amii Stewart
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
