What Happened on January 21, 1979

Historical Events

  • Neptune becomes outermost planet (Pluto moves closer)
  • Super Bowl XIII, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys, 35-31; MVP: Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh, QB

Famous Birthdays

Brian O'Driscoll (45 years old)

Irish rugby union player (Ireland, British & Irish Lions), born in Dublin, Ireland

  • Byung-Hyun Kim, Korean baseball player
Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

  • Alexei Leontiev, Soviet psychologist, dies at 75
1979 Highlights

About January 21, 1979

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
  • UK #1 Song: Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury & The Blockheads