Historical Events
- Air New Zealand DC-10 crashes into Mt Erebus on Antarctica, killing 257 people, making it New Zealand's deadliest peacetime disaster
- Judd Woldin's musical "King of Schnorrers", based on Israel Zangwill's novel, opens at Playhouse Theater, NYC; runs for 63 performances
- LA Dodger Rick Sutcliffe wins NL Rookie of Year
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II's first papal visit to Turkey, almost 1 1/2 years before Turkish native Mehmet Ali Agca attempts to kill him
1979 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chamillionaire [Hakeem Seriki], American rapper, born in Houston, Texas
- Daniel Henney, Korean model-actor
- Joel Maximo, American professional wrestler
About November 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) - Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer
#1 Song: When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman - Dr. Hook
