Historical Events
- "Oklahoma!" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 301 performances
- Saudi Arabia raises marker crude price to $24 per barrel
- Strikes against price increases in GdaĆsk, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Jon Hall, American actor (Ramar of the Jungle), dies at 64
1979 Highlights
About December 13, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius