Historical Events
Event of Interest
CBS-TV airs "Wings Over the World" with Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Famous Birthdays
- Edison Méndez, Ecuadorian footballer
- Leena Peisa, Finnish musician (Lordi)
- Rashad Moore, National Football League player
Famous Deaths
- Jean Monnet, French political economist and diplomat, dies at 90
1979 Highlights
About March 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
