Historical Events
Sports History
Billy Martin fired as Yankee manager (2nd time)
Famous Deaths
- Ramon "Tiki" Fulwood, American funk drummer (Parliament-Funkadelic; Miles Davis), dies of stomach cancer at 35
1979 Highlights
About October 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: October Bank Holiday (Ireland)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
