Historical Events
- Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as Zimbabwe's 1st black Prime Minister
- CBS premiere of Melissa Anderson's modern "Survival of Dana", her first "bad girl" role, in which Anderson's title character leaves her North Dakota town for Los Angeles after her parents' divorce
- Radio's 1st rock network "Source" premieres
Famous Birthdays
- Arne Friedrich, German soccer defender, coach (Germany 82 caps, Hertha BSC), born in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
- Brian Kendrick, American pro wrestler (WWE cruiserweight tag team champion), born in Fairfax, Virginia
- Casey Sheehan, American soldier; son of Cindy Sheehan (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- John H. Wood, Jr., American federal judge (b. 1916)
Mary Pickford (1892-1979)
Canadian actress (Poor Little Rich Girl, Suds, Secrets), dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 87
About May 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie
