Historical Events
- San Diego Chicken reborn at Jack Murphy Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Abs Love [Richard Abidin Breen], English singer (Five), born in London
- Andy O'Brien, Irish soccer defender (26 caps, Republic of Ireland; Newcastle United), born in Harrogate, England
- Barış Akarsu, Turkish rock musician ("Gözlerin"/"Your Eyes"), and actor (My Lying Lover), born in Amasra, Turkey (d. 2007)
- Marleen Veldhuis, Dutch swimmer (Olympic gold 2008, silver 2012, bronze 2004, 12), born in Borne, Netherlands
- Matthew Bode, Australian rules football player (Adelaide Football Club)
Famous Deaths
- Ben Barnett, Australian cricketer (4 Tests for Australia 1938), dies at 71
- Lowell George, American rock vocalist and guitarist (Mothers of Invention; Little Feat), dies at 34
1979 Highlights
About June 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 8 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
