What Happened on January 6, 1979

Historical Events

  • Shapour Bakhtiar government established by the Shah in Iran, will preside until unrest in the country subsides
  • The Village People's "Y.M.C.A." becomes their only UK #1 single; at its peak it sold over 150,000 copies a day

About January 6, 1979

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees
  • UK #1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People