Historical Events
- OPEC raises oil prices 24%
Famous Birthdays
- Florian Zeller, French novelist (La Fascination du Pire) and playwright (The Father), born in Paris, France
- Ha Ji-won, South Korean actress (Damo), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Jimmy Spithill, Australian sailor (America's Cup winning helmsman 2010, 2013), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Paul Dessau, German composer and conductor (Adventures of Casanova; Never Trust a Woman), dies at 84
1979 Highlights
About June 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
