Historical Events
Event of Interest
Arthur Kopit's "Wings" premieres in NYC
- Charlie Smalls' musical "The Wiz", an updated take on "The Wizard of Oz", starring Stephanie Mills, Stu Gilliam, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, closes at Majestic Theater in NYC, after 1,672 performances, 7 Tony and 6 Drama Desk Awards
Conference of Interest
Pope John Paul II addresses the Third General Conference of Latin American Episcopate in Puebla, Mexico
1979 History
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Boulala, Swedish skateboarder
Famous Deaths
- Eileen Shanahan, Irish poet (The Three Children (Near Clonmel)), dies at 77
- Hans Scherfig, Danish artist and communist writer (Idealists, Stolen Spring), dies at 73
About January 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 1 day
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
