Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Axel Teichmann, German cross-country skier, born in Saalburg-Ebersdorf, East Germany
- Bernie Castro, Dominican baseball player, born in Santiago, Dominican Republic
- Scott Porter, American actor (Friday Night Lights - "Jason"; Hart Of Dixie - "George"), born in Omaha, Nebraska
Famous Deaths
- George De Witt, American TV host (Name that Tune), dies at 56
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 14, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
