Historical Events
- "Sarava" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 140 performances
- Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Album Release
George Harrison releases "George Harrison" album, featuring the single "Blow Away"
Famous Birthdays
- D-Roc [D'Angelo Holmes], American rapper (Ying Yang Twins), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- W.A.C. Bennett, Canadian politician, dies at 78
1979 Highlights
About February 23, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart- #1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
#1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - 
#1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
