Historical Events
- Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith
Famous Birthdays
- Jay DeMerit, American soccer defender (25 caps; Watford, Vancouver Whitecaps FC), born in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Famous Weddings
Liza Minnelli
American singer Liza Minnelli (33) weds (her 3rd) American sculptor Mark Gero; divorce 1992
Famous Deaths
- Robert Karnes, actor (Max-The Lawless Years), dies at 62
1979 Highlights
About December 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Babe - Styx
#1 Song: Walking on the Moon - The Police
