Historical Events
- Ex-President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan is executed.
Famous Birthdays
- Andy McKee, American fingerstyle guitarist, born in Topeka, Kansas
Heath Ledger (1979-2008)
Australian-American Actor (Brokeback Mountain, The Dark Knight), born in Perth, Western Australia
Natasha Lyonne (44 years old)
American actress (Orange is the New Black), born in New York City
- Rebecca Stoyel, Australian gymnast (Olympics 1996)
- Roberto Luongo, Canadian ice hockey goaltender, born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Edgar Buchanan, American actor (Petticoat Junction), dies at 76
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistani president, hanged in Pakistan at 51
1979 Highlights
About April 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
