Historical Events
- The film "Quadrophenia", loosely based on The Who's 1973 rock opera of the same name is released.
- Theodore Coombs completes 5,193 mile roller skate from LA to NYC & back to Yates Center, Ks
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Marunde, American Strongman athlete (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Loucheur, composer, dies at 80
1979 Highlights
About September 14, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
