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
Bill Rodgers
- Failed Palestinian attack on Zaventem Airport, Belgium
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Sam Shepard for "Buried child"
Famous Birthdays
- Christijan Albers, Dutch Formula One driver, born in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Sixto Peralta, Argentine footballer, born in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina
1979 Highlights
About April 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
