Historical Events
- "Good Times" single released by Chic (Billboard Song of the Year 1979)
- "Got To Go Disco" closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 8 performances
TV Show Appearance
British punk rocker johnny rotten and British actress Joan Collins appear together on BBC TV's "Juke Box Jury"
- Davona Dale wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont to clinch American thoroughbred racing's Triple Tiara for fillies
Famous Birthdays
- Matisyahu [Matthew Miller], Hasidic Jewish Reggae singer and rapper ("One Day"), born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Rick Gonzalez, Hispanic-American actor (Arrow), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Alfons Vranckx, Belgian politician, dies at 72
About June 30, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 10 months and 29 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
