Historical Events
Music History
Elton John, sick with flu, collapses in the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater
- US Congress' final approval to create Department of Education
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Jones, Australian racing driver
- Jon Garland, American baseball player
- Steve Simpson, Australian rugby league footballer
- Zita Görög, Hungarian actress and model
Famous Deaths
- Gracie Fields, English music hall/vaudeville performer and actress (Queen of Hearts), dies at 81
- Jimmy McCulloch, Scottish songwriter and guitarist (Wings), dies at 26
1979 Highlights
About September 27, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
