Historical Events
- Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Greenwald, American musician (Phantom Planet), born in Los Angeles, California
- Brandon Routh, American actor (Superman Returns), born in Norwalk, Iowa
- Gonzalo Sorondo, Uruguayan footballer (Defensor), born in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Todd Kelly, Australian racing driver, born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1979 Highlights
About October 9, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
