Historical Events
- "YMCA" by Village People peaks at #2 on pop singles chart
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Linda Fratianne
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Charles Tickner
Famous Deaths
- Jody Gilbert, American actress (Willard, Shaggy, Blonde Dynamite), dies at 62
1979 Highlights
About February 3, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius