Historical Events
McEnroe's 1st ATP
John McEnroe wins his first of 3 season-ending ATP Masters Grand Prix tennis titles 6–7, 6–3, 7–5 against fellow American Arthur Ashe at Madison Square Garden, NYC
Benitez vs. Palomino
Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez beats WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino of Mexico in a 15-round split decision in San Juan, Puerto Rico; becomes two-division champion at the age of 20
Carter Proposes King Holiday
US President Jimmy Carter proposes Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday be a federal holiday
Famous Birthdays
- Angela Lindvall, American supermodel, born in Midwest City, Oklahoma
- John Reuben, American hip hop artist, born in Columbus, Ohio
- Karen Elson, British supermodel, born in Oldham, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Thomas DeSimone, American gangster associate of the Lucchese crime family, missing thought murdered (b. 1950)
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 14, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
