Historical Events
- "Good Times" single released by Chic (Billboard Song of the Year 1979)
TV Show Appearance
British punk rocker Johnny Rotten and British actress Joan Collins appear together on BBC TV's "Juke Box Jury"
- Davona Dale wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont to clinch American thoroughbred racing's Triple Tiara for fillies
- Kenny Lehman, John Davis, Ray Chew, Nat Adderley, Jr., Thomas Jones, Wayne Morrison, Steve Boston, Eugene Narmore, Betty Rowland,and Jerry Powell's musical "Got Tu Go Disco", starring Irene Cara, closes at Minskoff Theater, NYC, after 8 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Matisyahu [Matthew Miller], Hasidic Jewish Reggae singer and rapper ("One Day"), born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Rick Gonzalez, Hispanic-American actor (Arrow), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Alfons Vranckx, Belgian politician, dies at 72
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About June 30, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
