Famous Birthdays
- Ronnie O'Brien, Irish footballer, born in Bray, County Wicklow
Famous Deaths
- Charles Mingus, American jazz bassist (Pithecanthropus Erectus), dies from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at 56
1979 Highlights
About January 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
