Historical Events
- "YMCA" by Village People peaks at #2 on pop singles chart
Sports History
Minnesota Twins trade Rod Carew to California for 4 players
- 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? 43 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie