Historical Events
- Revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Oklahoma!" opens at Palace Theater, NYC; runs for 301 performances
- Saudi Arabia raises marker crude price to $24 per barrel
- Strikes against price increases in GdaĆsk, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Jon Hall, American actor (Ramar of the Jungle), dies at 64
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About December 13, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Babe - Styx
- #1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd