Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin meets Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Cairo
Menachem Begin
Anwar Sadat
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Carmichael, American musician and songwriter (Maroon 5), born in Boulder, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Carroll Rosenbloom, American businessman and NFL team owner (Baltimore Colts, LA Rams), dies of a heart attack at 72
- Ivan Barrow, Jamaican cricket wicketkeeper (11 Tests; first West Indian Test century-maker in England), dies at 68
1979 Highlights
About April 2, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
