Historical Events
- "Sarava" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 140 performances
- Frank Peterson Jr named 1st black general in Marine Corps
Music Single
George Harrison releases "George Harrison" album, featuring the single "Blow Away"
George Harrison
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? 42 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
