Historical Events
- 5 day MUSE concert against nuclear energy opens at Madison Square Garden, New York
- The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) makes its debut.
Famous Birthdays
- Pavol & Peter Hochschorner, Slovak slalom canoists, born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Ivor Armstrong Richards, English literary critic (The Meaning of Meaning), dies at 86
- Janardan Navle, Indian cricketer (India's 1st Test wicket-keeper), dies at 76
1979 Highlights
About September 7, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
