Famous Birthdays
- Jo O'Meara, British pop singer and songwriter (S Club - "Bring It All Back"), born in Romford, England
- Lee Dong-Gook, Korean footballer, born in Pohang, South Korea
- Matt Tong, British rock drummer (Bloc Party; Algiers), born in Bournemouth, England
- Ryan Sharp, Scottish racing driver, born in Newtonhill, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Hardie Gramatky, American author and animator (Little Toot), dies at 72
- Julia Perry, American classical composer (Soul Symphony; Cask of Amontillado; Homunuclus C.F.), dies at 55
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About April 29, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reunited - Peaches & Herb
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
