Historical Events
Event of Interest
Joe Clark is sworn in as the youngest Prime Minister in Canadian history
- South-African pres Vorster resigns due to scandal
- Sri Lanka forfeit ICC Trophy game vs Israel for political reasons
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Lucca Parenti, American jazz bassist, born in Walnut Creek, California
- Daniel Vickerman, Australian rugby union player
- Naohiro Takahara, Japanese soccer forward (57 caps; Hamburg S-V, Urawa Reds), born in Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Edward Dawson, cricketer (England batsman in 5 Tests 1927-30), dies
- Herman Shumlin, American Broadway producer, director and actor (Watch on the Rhine), dies at 80
About June 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: June Bank Holiday (Ireland), Queen's Birthday (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love You Inside Out - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
