Historical Events
- "Broadway Opry '79" opens at St James Theater NYC for 6 performances
- France performs nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Jorge Arce, Mexican boxer (second Mexican to win world titles in 4 weight divisions), born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
- Marielle Franco, Brazilian politician and human rights activist, born in Rio de Janeiro (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Ettore Manni, Italian actor (Street People, Divine Nymph, Fatal Desire, Heroes in Hell), accidentally shoots himself at 52
- Shirley Mason, actress (Let it Rain, Dark Skies), dies at 79
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 27, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
