Historical Events
- 44-kg Newfoundland dog pulls 2293-kg load, Bothell, Washington
Famous Birthdays
- Claudine Barretto, Filipino actress
- David Ortega, Spanish freestyle and backstroke swimmer
- Miklos Feher, Hungarian football player (d. 2004)
1979 Highlights
About July 20, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer