Famous Birthdays
Drew Brees (45 years old)
American football quarterback (Super Bowl MVP 2009, New Orleans Saints; 13 x Pro Bowl; 7 × NFL passing yards leader), born in Austin, Texas
- Ken Chu, Taiwanese singer, actor, and tai-chi champion, born in Taiwan
- Martin Petrov, Bulgarian soccer winger (90 caps; Servette, VfL Wolfsburg, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers), born in Vratsa, Bulgaria
- Young Dro [D'Juan Hart], American rapper (Shoulder Lean), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Euphemia Giannini Gregory, Italian-American opera singer and educator (Curtis Institute), dies at 83
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 15, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
