Historical Events
- European Monetary System is established, ECU created
- Gairy dictatorship in Grenada overthrown by New Jewel Movement
NHL Record
NHL New York Islanders Mike Bossy's 5th career hat trick
Famous Birthdays
- Cedric Van Branteghem, Belgian athlete, born in Ghent, Belgium
- Johan Santana, Venezuelan baseball pitcher (4 × MLB All-Star; AL Cy Young 2004, 06; Triple Crown 2006; Gold Glove 2007; no-hitter 2012; Minnesota Twins, NY Mets), born in Tovar Municipality, Mérida, Venezuela
- Spanky G [Michael Guthier], American musician (Bloodhound Gang), born in Souderton, Pennsylvania
About March 13, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor